Tag: scanner
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What Is P25 Digital? The Public Safety Standard Every Ham Should Understand
P25 is the digital mode most hams have heard the most about and actually know the least about, mostly because almost nobody in ham radio actually transmits on it. It is not a hobbyist mode. It is the standard that runs the police, fire, and EMS radio traffic you probably scan or listen to, and…
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Choosing a Scanner for Situational Awareness During an Emergency
A scanner is input, not output. Here’s what it actually buys you, and why digital trunking makes this harder than it used to be.