Comments on: Do You Have A Police/fire/ambulance/air-traf… Scanner… And Why?

By: December

December — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:16:50 +0000

I love listening to them and I did have one but the one I had you can no longer get calls on it like you used to, and I don’t have the money to spend on a really nice one. As far as why, mainly for the neighborhood, I’m your neighborhood watch dog

By: Gone by by

Gone by by — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:37:53 +0000

No I do not.
And I would go further but I wouldn’t want to be accused of chatting…now would I?

By: SLEEP IS FOR SISSIES

SLEEP IS FOR SISSIES — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:03 +0000

I do not. While I laud your efforts for doing what you did..a scanner should not have been necessary to call in information.
I will tell you why I am not in favour of such devices. As a former paramedic, having to deal with gawkers who raced to the scene of a horrible tragedy made our lives extremely difficult. In several cases..the gawkers themselves became victims and added to the tragedy. One other point..having to spend money scrambling a radio signal to assist in protecting someone’s privacy..is a waste which could have gone towards hiring more staff or purchasing more equipment. May sound silly..but every cent counts.

By: The Snappy Miss Pippi Von Trapp

The Snappy Miss Pippi Von Trapp — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:23:20 +0000

Yes, i have a police scanner, but I dont listen to it anymore because Im being good now.

By: Me

Me — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:02:36 +0000

Don’t you know there’s high quality, intelligent programming on television? Things like wrestling, and reruns of “Full House,” and infomercials starring Chuck Norris.

By: wyomugs

wyomugs — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:36:05 +0000

I can see how it was both a good and bad thing what you did. You helped the fire fighters figure out where to go, but yes I imagine some enthousiasts do crowd the scene when emergency vehicles are trying to save lives. Just go with what you’ve been told here, kudos for helping out, just don’t crowd their way. The only thing I have to add is…
NEVER transmit on an air traffic control frequency unless you’re in an air traffic control facility, airplane or authorized airport vehicle.
You did the right thing, you called and gave a heads up. I’m sure the local FD is thankful as is your neighbor.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:46 +0000

No but i would love one. haha
where can you buy them?