Is this a police scanner?
1009215
This is not a police scanner. Be part of the race. The PRO-444 Race Scanner lets you listen in on your favorite drivers. It's even preloaded for the biggest events like the Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup. Plus, it has a built-in intercom with a microphone and headset that lets you talk with a friend while listening. Dual LCD display lets you view frequencies with ease Preloaded frequencies for ARCA, IRL, Indy Lights, Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup and more Built-in intercom function with optional headset/mic lets you talk with a friend while listening Cellular phone function with optional headset/mic One-touch MRN (Motor Race Network) key for one-touch operation
1342783
it depends on the vehicle, i have yet to find a scanner the works on all vehicles for functions. its a valuable tool for the shop
326733
It is a digital trunking scanner. I can pick up some P-25 but not the scrambled/encrypted. Need to check what agencies in your area are using. Many law enforcement agencies are secure and cannot be received at all. Check Radioreference.com for frequencies. To program the radio you will probably have to buy software package (radio shack good for two free downloads) then additional software and membership with radioreference. This unit is good at picking up standard frequencies. I get reception from up to 3o miles. It is not real easy to program and the instructions not that great.
969471
No, This is only a Citizen Band radio, the police have not used these in any serious way for several decades.
491839
This is a police, EMS scanner. Anything that goes out from county dispatcher.
191628
No, Will scan Weather Only. Police Scanner start around $200 could be recharged from the battery pack or separate solar panel.
2229832
It may be, but I gave this device a fairly negative review after I mistakenly called the police department when I was setting it up for my mother. I would suggest reading the most recent reviews before committing to buying it.
1709836
most police, etc, are on UHF or vhf not covered by these kinds of receivers. you need to research the broadcasts youare interested in (there are books and web sites for that) and then buy a radio made for those bands, more thanlikely a scanner. good luck. there are lots of interesting things on the bands this radio covers.
2067295
Not every police officer has his radar on all the time. I wouldn't worry about it. My history seems to be working great!
1419718
Its possible the police officer was not using his radar and maybe another mode of detecrion at the time but i feel thats very unlikely seeing as it detects a lot of diffent methods
1557627
Hello, this device detect radars that are used by the police.This radar detector is able to detect laser radars and radars based on K, X, and Ka band. It works very nice.
2095679
Dear, this is a signal detector. This product uses the active laser scanning and passive radio frequency sweep combination method can accurately identify eavesdropping , telephone tapping and digital eavesdropping ,tracking ,vehicle eavesdropping, etc
158012
Yes I think so. I bought it for my 74 year old mother to use as a police scanner. She loves listening to what's going on. It works perfect and she loves it.
1499710
Yes its much better than a scanner. Will work fine with a decent mobile antenna, unless your serious and want to spend some money and invest on really hearing. Otherwise yes to your question.
1429287
This is just a finger print scanner. It utilizes software that is already on computers. So unless you have software that can specifically make use of a fingerprint scanner then the answer is no.
732791
This HT will scan, but it is not designed specifically to do that, and most people are not happy with how it "scans." As for using it for public safety, per FCC rules, no. It is not proper part certified, and as the previous comment stated, the UV82C is.
1661529
It can be used in any State. Problem is that many Police Departments have switched to Digital Radio. Like Vegas where I live. Scanners will not pick up theses signals so it is useless if this is your intention. Mine is just a Paper Weight for me now being Vegas Police went to Digital. Check if your Police went to Digital Radio. If so then this is useless...like mine now!