Own Your Own Scanner and Hear Exactly What You Want to Hear!
The RadioReference.com Live Audio site is fantastic but did you know that many of the communications that you may want to monitor are not available? While RadioReference has three thousand feeds, they only represent a fraction of the actual radio traffic that is out there.
RadioReference does not allow for feeds of police tactical, detective, vice, arson squad, SWAT and other fascinating channels. They also don't stream dedicated EMS channels, most Public Works Departments, utilities and much more. RadioReference, for the most part, streams public safety dispatch, aviation, railroad, marine and Ham Radio only.
This means that if you don't have your own police scanner you're missing out on loads of incredibly exciting and interesting local police, fire, EMS, DPW, business communications and more.
Buy your own scanner today, a desktop model for your house or a portable model you can carry around with you, and become part of the fascinating radio hobby, and start listening to what you want to listen to, right away!
Scanner Master is the nation's leading police scanner dealer with a full line of every police scanner on the market today. Click on the menu to the left to choose a scanner for listening in your area. We also optionally program scanners for you so they're ready to use for your area right out of the box. Check radioreference.com/apps/db/ or our Compare page to learn which is the right scanner for use in your area. Then please order right through our web site.
Benefits of Owning Your Own Scanner
While online scanner feeds are convenient, owning your own scanner provides several advantages:
- Access to channels that may not be included in online feeds
- Real-time listening without feed delays
- Control over exactly what agencies and frequencies you monitor
- Ability to listen while traveling or during internet outagesAccess to railroad, aviation, marine, amateur radio, and other communications not always available online
For many listeners, online feeds are a great way to get started. However, serious hobbyists, storm spotters, railfans, aviation enthusiasts, and public safety followers often prefer owning their own scanner because it provides more flexibility and a much broader listening experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can online scanner apps hear everything?
A: No. Online scanner feeds are created by individual volunteers and typically only include selected channels. Depending on the feed provider, many local agencies, talkgroups, and communications may not be available. With your own scanner, you can monitor the channels and systems available in your area directly.
Q: Are online scanner feeds delayed?
A: In many cases, yes. Online scanner feeds often have a delay ranging from a few seconds to over a minute depending on the provider, internet connection, and streaming platform. A scanner receives transmissions directly from the radio system, allowing you to hear communications as they occur without waiting for them to be processed and streamed online.