When I used to work at General Motors. I rode with a wild bunch of guys on Harley's. I always had the scanner going while working in my garage. A couple of times I heard a call when I knew the guy or girl doing something wrong. Once I heard a call about a 14 yr old with driving a Custom 50 Ford white in color with Blue flames. My ears and my buddies also. WHY ? Cause we work with the guy that owned that car. So I called him at work and asked him if he knew. I never asnwered just dropped the phone and left work. . Another time a couple of guys were fighting outside a bar. When they ran the wants and warrants. I know two of them also. So it was fun listening to that. Now I have it on my wifes kindle. And I can tune it to back to my old home town. Now I know none of these guys.. How many listen ? Stumpie you should check it out. some funny s*** goes on man.

 

Me and my dad each have a scanner, programmed for all kinds of stuff, police, fire, medical, highway dept, bus companies, trains etc. I dont listen too often though.

 

As a matter of fact i "do" have a scanner and listen to it a lot!....

Had to buy a new one a few years back when they went to digital...from analog!

I have it currently set to my city as well as the surrounding citys.....
I also ave the local airport (metro) incase 1 wants to land in my backyard lol

 

Where can I get a good one? I want one that gets all the channels, not just a basic scanner either.......My brother in law had one we used to listen to and he got all the channels and even cordless phone etc......

 

Stumpmi; Did you just hear the one going down 275 smokin a join ? A few mins ago ?

 

If you have a radioshack near you, theres were both of mine are from and they come pre programmed for the area

 

I get all mine on my wife's Kindle. Its great to listen to. Better then my old scanner I have in the garage. Try Radio Shack . Maybe best Buy also.

 

Chris: I just googled police scanners and you can get them on line from $80.00 up to $120.00. . Unless you want it NOW.

 

Naa i missed it rick...the mrs just arrived home from work...lol
she always wants my undivided attention....to give me all the bs at work (like i really care) lmao

I got my scanner from Radio Shack....I paid $600.00 for it 5 yrs ago...But they updated it for all the current channels and also gave me a list of many many more from police to fire rescue.....etc etc.....

It also has the ability to "trunk" which means you can lock on to a preferred call or city..so you dont miss any of the "details".....thats 1 feature i really like....it uses recharge able batterys.....and has a built in charger.....I often hear a good call...and take it in my truck with me...just to go check things out in person...(do i sound really bored now that im retired?)

 

cool, thanks Keane and Rick, but I thought some scanners were illegal for public use???