Preface 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Police Scanners

• What Is Radio Scanning

• What Are Police Scanners

• Who Uses Police Scanners 

• Why You Should Own A Police Scanner

• Police Scanners & The Law

Chapter 2: How Police Scanners Work

• Modes of Operation

• Banks & Channels

• Channel Entry

• Standard Functions

• Advanced Features

• Range & Reception Issues 

Chapter 3: Radio Bands & Frequencies

• The FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

• Radio Frequencies 

• Radio Frequency Allocations 

• Radio Frequency Bands 

• Types of Radio Systems 

Chapter 4: Buying A Police Scanner

• Questions For You to Answer 

• Conventional, Trunk, or Digital Scanners 

• Handheld, Base, Mobile, or PC-based Scanners 

• Radio Band Coverage 

• Channel Capacity 

• Price Ranges 

• Where to Get the Best Deals on Police Scanners

Chapter 5: Police Scanner Accessories

• Scanner Antennas

• Extension Speakers

• Earphones

• Batteries

• Battery Chargers 

• AC Adapters

• DC Adapters

• Protective Cases

• Surge Protectors 

Chapter 6: Where to Find Frequencies for Your Area

• Scanning Websites

• Print & CD-ROM Directories & Databases

• Commercial Online Frequency databases

• Scanner Usenet Newsgroups

• Email & Web Discussion Boards & Groups

• Scanner Webrings

• Frequency Crystal Dealers

Chapter 7: Scanner Frequencies To Get You Started!

Public Safety Frequencies

• NOAA/NWS (National Weather Service) Frequencies

• HEAR (Hospital Emergency Ambulance Radio) Frequencies

• Law Enforcement & Fire Mutual Aid Frequencies

Business Frequencies

• Local Control, DOT/Star, & Itinerant (Business Radio)

• Video/Film Production Frequencies 

Radio Service Frequencies

• Family Radio Service (FRS) Frequencies 

• General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Frequencies 

• Multi-User Radio Service (MURS) Frequencies

• Citizen's Band (CB) Radio Frequencies

• Television Audio Frequencies

Chapter 8: Setting Up & Monitoring Tips & Tricks

• Setting Up A Monitoring Area

• Keys to Effective Monitoring

• The Right Way to Monitor Your Scanner

• Recommended Monitoring Accessories

• Care & Maintenance

Chapter 9: Monitoring Police & Fire Radio

• Police Radio Communications Overview

• Fire Radio Communications Overview

• Police & Fire Radio Codes & Signals

• Police & Fire Radio Terms, Slang, & Jargon 

• What You Can Expect to Hear 

• Police Scanners & Emergency Preparedness

About the Author