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There are many reasons for listening to a scanner radio and a great variety of things you can hear. From your local police and fire departments to airliners at 30,000 feet and the local trucking company. And that's just scratching the surface!

After more than 30 years of scanning, I've heard a little bit of everything, but I keep listening because like fishing, you never know what you will catch next.

Included here are articles and information that will help you get a handle on scanning and why it is a hobby so many people enjoy.

Catching The Action - Getting Started With Scanning
Bearcat Scanner Radio The first thing you must decide before purchasing your first scanner radio is what it is you want to listen to. Knowing this will allow you to select the scanner radio that is the right one for you.

Years ago, before things like digital radio and trunking , you could pick up just about any scanner and be pretty sure you would be able to hear all the local action. Things sure have changed since then.
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Scanner Radio Articles:

External Antennas - Are They Worth The Trouble?

For scanner listeners like me, the answer is a resounding yes! An external antenna can make an absolutely amazing difference in your scanner reception. But, whether or not it is worth going through the trouble of installing an external scanner antenna all depends upon what you want to listen to...

Cordless And Cellular Phones - Easy Targets For Scanners?

If this question were being asked about 10 or 15 years ago the answer would have to be yes. In those days it was child's play to set up a scanner to monitor cell phone and cordless phones. All you needed was the proper scanner and a little bit of info on where to look...

More Than A Hobby - Could Scanning Save Your Life?

OK, so maybe that sounds a bit too dramatic, and maybe it is. However, I can envision a few scenarios where listening to a scanner might save a life...