UK - I just set up a radio-scanner, how do I tune in to the police frequencies or other interesting ones?

Question

And is it legal?

The scanner was my Dad's and I rigged it up to his old scanner ariel which is now on my house. Spent the last hour working out how to use it... and seem to have a choice between these bands.

WFB, AM, LSB, USB, CW and NFM... and can finely go up through the bands in each.

I'm tired of listening to the Airport / planes.... is there any other good stuff that can be found?

Answer 1

It is not illegal to listen, it is illegal to act upon any information you hear.



But if you are in the UK, you are out of luck (mostly) as they have switched digital some years ago.



I used to LOVE listening to mobile phones with my scanner, wow, you'd never believe the things I've heard.



But they have been digital for nearly 10 years now too.



Sorry mate. Enjoy the BBC World Service.

Answer 2

Hi

Depending on the scanner you have there are lots ypou can listen to.

Most of the Police transmissions are on digital so no chance

There are books and mags on the subject but a simple search on the Internet using say

radio scanner frequenices UK will bring results



Here is one that look interesting



http://www.scannerfreqs.co.uk/freqs.htm



Regards

John

Answer 3

Why not just scan the bands and see what comes up that's interesting? Police transmissions are now mostly on the Tetra digital system and need decoding with some expensive gear. As for legality, it depends what you listen to and what you do with the information . . .

Answer 4

In the UK it's illegal to do that and it doesn't make any difference whether or not you act on the information.

They're encrypted nowadays.

It's ok to listen to the planes and stuff like that.

Try going go or contacting some airband or radio enthusiasts dealers. Lowe electronics as an example

http://www.lowe.co.uk/home.shtml

Answer 5

You cant listen in anymore - most of the emergency services changed over to something called Tetra Digital.... I hear there is a scanner that picks it up - but it cost's £K's ..

Answer 6

Listen to the police on the net it's easier.

Answer 7

the police have all gone digital now so people like you cant listen to what is happening.

Answer 8

You would be breaking the law if you istened to Police communications so don't do it - listen to the radio instead

Answer 9

does it go as low as 30.000 if it does scan that and u can listen to other peoples fone calls the 1s that r cordless and analogue have fun

Answer 10

Stick to listening to music my dear!

Answer 11

Hi,

you would just have to keep on tunning it in to find any other stations.

It can take a while.

Answer 12

I believe police channels are encoded.

Answer 13

It is illegal to listen to police communications

Answer 14

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Answer 15

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