Police Codes Explained
Police codes are used by law enforcement to keep communication succinct--similar to acronyms in any industry. Find all codes & definitions here.
Read morePolice codes are used by law enforcement to keep communication succinct--similar to acronyms in any industry. Find all codes & definitions here.
Read moreAre police scanners legal? Yes, police scanners are legal in the U.S., but there are some regional restrictions and nuances you should be aware of.
Read moreAll scanners need some form of programming in order to transmit signals. Most digital scanners allow you to program simply by typing in a zip code,...
Read moreCommunication and gathering information during an emergency is vital & staying prepared could save your life. Start preparing here.
Read moreSome police scanners are worth selling; others - not so much. We’ll walk you through how to get the most money for your old police scanner.
Read moreWe love hams here at Zip Scanners, so much so that we created an amateur radio cheatsheet of common ham codes, lingo, and more!
Read moreIs your scanner working fine, but sometimes conversations disappear for awhile? Welcome to the bright and beautiful world of simulcast distortion!
Read moreNew to police scanners? Start here. We discuss frequency basics, signal considerations & provide all necessary police scanning concepts for you.
Read moreThere is a lot of information online about police scanners, but not all of it is great. We've whittled our list down to these 128 websites.
Read moreEncryption of public airwaves affects scanner enthusiasts in a variety of ways. Learn all about police scanner encryption in our detailed guide.
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