Fezmid Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I'm not sure why I find this so interesting, but you can listen to all of the various police scanners around the world here: http://www.radioreference.com I was listening on my Blackberry for a good hour last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Funny you posted this, because I was using it the other night to find out some info about a car accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 So you're saying it has actual uses, and isn't just for spying? I just heard that someone committed suicide -- brother found the guy with a plastic bag over his head. Blech.... Funny you posted this, because I was using it the other night to find out some info about a car accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 You can listen to all kinds of radio traffic online. ATC radio Another interesting one, not as fun and police and fire, but sometimes can be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fires Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Fez, I've had BBScanner App. for a while on my Blackberry. Cool stuff You can also visit Erie Co Fire Wire , and listen to Buffalo and Erie County calls live or archived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Years ago (over 20)... My father had a scanner (I think he picked it up from my aunt or something... Not sure why he had it?) and it came in handy. I was in a car wreck and he actually picked up the police call... They used my name during a transmission. The funny thing is... My father was in the bathroom and almost fell off the toilet... Don't worry, I was okay.. Just some simple stitches. I do see where it can be pretty addictive. I always eavesdrop at work on the VHF-FM (marine band) and see what the USCG is up too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 One thing about scanners, as I understand it and NYS law, any kind of scanner in your car is illegal NYS and scanners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 One thing about scanners, as I understand it and NYS law, any kind of scanner in your car is illegal NYS and scanners That's ok, I rarely use my laptop while driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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