What Can I Listen To?

What can I listen to?

Most people who buy scanners want to listen to their local police and fire calls. While they are often called "Police Scanners", there is a lot more to listen to if you want. Here is a selection of other users you could listen to on a scanner (depending on your proximity to the agency and the power and type of radio system they are using):

• Police (Local Police, County Sheriff, State Police and Highway Patrol)

• Fire Departments

• EMS/Rescue Squads/Hospital

• Road and Street Departments

• Railroads

• Air Traffic Control

• Military

• Schools and Universities

• Utilities (Water, Gas, Electric etc.)

• Malls and stores

• International Space Station

• Stadiums

• Walkie Talkie Traffic

• Hotels and Businesses