The frequencies employed by law enforcement and first responders can be a source of vital information in emergency situations but you can’t tune in using any old radio. But rather than spend big bucks ...

TUPELO – A bandwidth change at E911 has decreased scanner traffic for people who aren’t on the new frequency. Since January, scanner traffic has slowed for the general listener because of the change ...

The best police scanner app can be both an exciting form of entertainment, like an audio-only version of an episode of Cops, or it can be a tremendously useful way how to avoid bad traffic caused by ...

Stephen Wolf recalled scanning for fire and police radio frequencies as a kid in New York City, using a rotary tuner on a 7-inch black-and-white television. Charles Benn began listening to shortwave ...

Standing up for your rights is dangerous, and now that cities around the U.S. are implementing early curfews with violent enforcement, it’s useful to arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can. At ...