Computer Based Radio
I'm in a poor reception area for radio, but can get almost any radio program I want through my computer. Problem is, I can't turn the sound up high enough and I can't move the "radio" around the hous...
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Lukas123 wrote:that's the APCO25 protocol, but it doesn't mean that you can pick up encrypted transmissions, and unfortunately a large number of police and fire departments are going that way.bcsdguy wrote:RoyB wrote:
I also use the internet for a radio scanner now. All of the local police went digital and all of my older scanners don't work anymore. So now i listen to the locals and anywhere else I used to live at and keep tabs on what is going on POLICE wise.
Roy Ken
Is there an app for that or a website for finding scanner info?
There are a ton of scanner apps out there but I'd recommend Police Scanner +. Here is an article about it - http://www.zipscanners.com/resources/best-police-scanner/#15
You can also pick up digital signals on a police scanner - you just need a digital scanner (not an analog or trunked scanner), which will run you $400-$500, to get them.
