RedMF40
Well-known Member
In my area the traffic is in constant state of mayhem all day long. Huge drama, all day every day. I monitor the news radio when I have to be on the roads, but they don't always get the memo until too late. Then it's usually the case that the road ahead is blocked by the latest chaotic event.
I tried a cheap police scanner awhile back, but didn't realize I had to pay more to get one that actually works. I recall monitoring one radio call between an off-duty trooper and a colleague, talking about their moonlighting as security at a nightclub. Didn't sound too demanding, and the trooper considered it a gravy job.
Anyway...does anyone have experience with the scanners that monitor the emergency services like fire and police and ambulance and so on? And is it necessary to get the unit programmed for the particular area you're in? I'd like to hear in real-time what is happening on those days I need to hit the roads.
I tried a cheap police scanner awhile back, but didn't realize I had to pay more to get one that actually works. I recall monitoring one radio call between an off-duty trooper and a colleague, talking about their moonlighting as security at a nightclub. Didn't sound too demanding, and the trooper considered it a gravy job.
Anyway...does anyone have experience with the scanners that monitor the emergency services like fire and police and ambulance and so on? And is it necessary to get the unit programmed for the particular area you're in? I'd like to hear in real-time what is happening on those days I need to hit the roads.