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Inside the World of Police Scanners is jam-packed with everything you need know about the world of police scanners!

Table of Contents:

Preface 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Police Scanners

  • What Is Radio Scanning

  • What Are Police Scanners

  • Who Uses Police Scanners 

  • Why You Should Own A Police Scanner

  • Police Scanners & The Law

Chapter 2: How Police Scanners Work

  • Modes of Operation

  • Banks & Channels

  • Channel Entry

  • Standard Functions

  • Advanced Features

  • Range & Reception Issues 

Chapter 3: Radio Bands & Frequencies

  • The FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

  • Radio Frequencies 

  • Radio Frequency Allocations 

  • Radio Frequency Bands 

  • Types of Radio Systems 

Chapter 4: Buying A Police Scanner

  • Questions For You to Answer 

  • Conventional, Trunk, or Digital Scanners 

  • Handheld, Base, Mobile, or PC-based Scanners 

  • Radio Band Coverage 

  • Channel Capacity 

  • Price Ranges 

  • Where to Get the Best Deals on Police Scanners

Chapter 5: Police Scanner Accessories

  • Scanner Antennas

  • Extension Speakers

  • Earphones

  • Batteries

  • Battery Chargers 

  • AC Adapters

  • DC Adapters

  • Protective Cases

  • Surge Protectors 

Chapter 6: Where to Find Frequencies for Your Area

  • Scanning Websites

  • Print & CD-ROM Directories & Databases

  • Commercial Online Frequency databases

  • Scanner Usenet Newsgroups

  • Email & Web Discussion Boards & Groups

  • Scanner Webrings

  • Frequency Crystal Dealers

Chapter 7: Scanner Frequencies To Get You Started!

Public Safety Frequencies

  • NOAA/NWS (National Weather Service) Frequencies

  • HEAR (Hospital Emergency Ambulance Radio) Frequencies

  • Law Enforcement & Fire Mutual Aid Frequencies

Business Frequencies

  • Local Control, DOT/Star, & Itinerant (Business Radio)

  • Video/Film Production Frequencies 

Radio Service Frequencies

  • Family Radio Service (FRS) Frequencies 

  • General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Frequencies 

  • Multi-User Radio Service (MURS) Frequencies

  • Citizen's Band (CB) Radio Frequencies

  • Television Audio Frequencies

Chapter 8: Setting Up & Monitoring Tips & Tricks

  • Setting Up A Monitoring Area

  • Keys to Effective Monitoring

  • The Right Way to Monitor Your Scanner

  • Recommended Monitoring Accessories

  • Care & Maintenance

Chapter 9: Monitoring Police & Fire Radio

  • Police Radio Communications Overview

  • Fire Radio Communications Overview

  • Police & Fire Radio Codes & Signals

  • Police & Fire Radio Terms, Slang, & Jargon 

  • What You Can Expect to Hear 

  • Police Scanners & Emergency Preparedness

About the Author

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Police & Fire Radio Codes & Signals Overview
Our Police & Fire Radio Codes & Signals PDF document contains a detailed overview of how "over-the-air" radio codes and signals are used everyday in the field by police and fire personnel across America. It's your guide to deciphering the action! 

Nationwide Scanner Frequency Package
Our Nationwide Scanner Frequency Package includes the following four PDF documents that contain frequencies used everyday across the nation! 

(1) Emergency/Disaster Frequencies that every scanner enthusiast should have programmed and ready in their scanners when disaster strikes. These frequencies cover police and fire mutual aid, search and rescue operations, National Guard, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), Hospital and Paramedic communications, Ambulance transport commutations, and more!

(2) National Weather Service (NWS) Frequencies used everyday for 24-hour normal and emergency weather broadcasts and storm information in your specific area!

(3) Nationwide News Media Frequencies used everyday by television and radio news media agencies for coordinating and assigning field news reporters, news camera crews and even news helicopter reporters!

(4) Nationwide Maritime Frequencies used everyday by ships and boaters on lakes, rivers, and even out on the ocean! 

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