How Do You Use A Frequency Scanner?
The next best thing to being a policeman or firefighter is listening in on police of firefighting frequencies. Though not quite as thrilling as watching your favorite police or firefighting movie, there is something to be said for listening in on emergency calls as they happen. The best tool for this form of listening entertainment is a frequency scanner. Though hand-held versions are available, trunk-loading or home-mounted scanners can monitor the largest range of frequencies with superior sound quality. Plug in your scanner and turn it on. You will immediately be hit with the sound of static. Adjust the volume accordingly. Begin scanning, using either the “Scan” button, which will begin playing snippets of detectable frequencies, or the “Tune” dial. The tune dial is similar to one you would find on an FM radio. Like searching for a radio station on your FM dial, finding a frequency requires diligence and patience. Listen carefully to each frequency as you receive it. Police chatter,
