Police Scanners

Hamzahk24 · 07-25-2013, 08:25 PM

Can somebody who has them give me their input on how they like them and how effective they are?

Bmr3sn · 07-25-2013, 08:40 PM

Effective? What are you expecting to learn by listening?

914kid · 07-25-2013, 08:59 PM

I had one with all the local radio codes for the local LEOS.....it was fun but got annoying hearing every 911 call/pull over. Not worth it IMO.

Otruba_843 · 07-25-2013, 09:05 PM

Have you seen super speeders?

SharkBait · 07-25-2013, 09:40 PM

Essential part of excessive speeding (not that I've ever done it of course) e.g. Bullrun (not the TV series). Look up Alex Roy if you want the full details on cross country LEO counter measures.

Hamzahk24 · 07-25-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 914kid

I had one with all the local radio codes for the local LEOS.....it was fun but got annoying hearing every 911 call/pull over. Not worth it IMO.

Wait so its more of hearing what they say vs it alerting you of nearby law enforcement?

Otruba_843 · 07-25-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamzahk24

Wait so its more of hearing what they say vs it alerting you of nearby law enforcement?

Yup. You thought there was a magical piece of equipment that tells you where the cops are 100% of the time? You have to listen to what they are saying and interpret where they are.

Seminole · 07-25-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamzahk24

Wait so its more of hearing what they say vs it alerting you of nearby law enforcement?

It's a radio, what were you expecting?

Hamzahk24 · 07-25-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

It's a radio, what were you expecting?

Well my buddy has one that isnt a radio exactly it just beeps and stuff idk lol

Seminole · 07-25-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Otruba_843

Yup. You thought there was a magical piece of equipment that tells you where the cops are 100% of the time? You have to listen to what they are saying and interpret where they are.

It's amazing how many people think their radar detectors are broken when a cop drives by and it doesn't go off. They automatically assume that it will alert them whenever there is a cop nearby as if police cars have some type of radioactive signature that sets them off.

e92oholic · 07-25-2013, 09:59 PM

Radio

tony20009 · 07-25-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

It's amazing how many people think their radar detectors are broken when a cop drives by and it doesn't go off. They automatically assume that it will alert them whenever there is a cop nearby as if police cars have some type of radioactive signature that sets them off.

I suppose if one is incredibly nefarious, a police scanner is a must have accessory. If one just speeds occasionally, or frequently, I can see how it could be useful to have one, but I don't think I'd make it a point to buy one.

TreyR28 · 07-25-2013, 10:40 PM

I always tell people "Its a radar detector not a cop detector" lol

Seminole · 07-26-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamzahk24

Well my buddy has one that isnt a radio exactly it just beeps and stuff idk lol

Your buddy probably has a radar detector which only works if the cop is running radar in always on mode. If the cop is using laser or instant on it will alert you, but by that time he already has your speed.

There is no magical cop identifier device. The only way to know where police are is if your local department has GPS installed on all the cruisers and you somehow hacked their system to see where they were at all times.

kdbryce · 07-26-2013, 08:39 AM

lol

KMEninety335 · 07-26-2013, 09:07 AM

there is a difference between a police scanner and a radar detector...Your buddy sounds like he has a radar detector.

Maestro · 07-26-2013, 10:10 AM

You can get a scanner on your iphone or android if you want. However, most all Police radios are moving to encrypted digital radios so I believe scanner will be useless in the very near future. Since de-encrypting a signal is illegal, no manufacture of a scanner will make a one for the new all digital systems.

Also, it not necessary illegal to have a scanner in your car, except in FL I believe, but most all states have a laws that say if you use one in a commission of a crime it is illegal such as speeding and avoiding the police.

tony20009 · 07-26-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Maestro

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Also, it not necessary illegal to have a scanner in your car, except in FL I believe, but most all states have a laws that say if you use one in a commission of a crime it is illegal such as speeding and avoiding the police.

I get your point, I think, but why would anyone (who is a mere speeder) have it to avoid the police for they will likely encounter the police regardless of the speed at which they are traveling...unless they are just so concerned about passing a cop that they will always take an alternate route to avoid cops. But, then doing that somewhat defeats the point of exceeding the speed limit on one's preferred course. I mean, sh*t, if one is going to keep detouring, why not just slow down and stay on course?

Folks may, however, have a scanner to avoid the speeding ticket.

(As, I think I get what you mean, but I'm posting this to be sure, not to yank your chain.)

upstatedoc · 07-26-2013, 10:37 AM

god this thread is so fail.

ALBO*BOY · 07-26-2013, 11:51 AM

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SharkBait · 07-26-2013, 12:03 PM

So this thread isn't a total fail, here is an example of how radio scanners can be used in "extreme situations". This particular set up was for setting a cross country speed record. The car has two GPS enabled scanners that scan specific frequencies based on location.

KwlAznKid · 07-26-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

It's amazing how many people think their radar detectors are broken when a cop drives by and it doesn't go off. They automatically assume that it will alert them whenever there is a cop nearby as if police cars have some type of radioactive signature that sets them off.

x110000000000000000

I always get mostly girls when they ride in my car asking me
OMG THERE'S A COP YOUR RADAR DETECTOR ISN'T GOING OFF, THAT SH*T DOESN'T WORK!
then I have to go through and explain.. everryyyy damnnnn timeeeee

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