Acquire a Scanner
There are a lot of people who own a police scanner and listen as a hobby. However, having a scanner can be a valuable source of information in any emergency. There are however, lots of things to consider before making this purchase. We will cover some important points to investigate before you choose a scanner.
1) Determine what scanner will work in your area. Many communities use basic radio systems which can easily be picked up by scanners. Some communities have upgraded to advanced radio systems, which can still be scanned, but only with a more expensive scanner. Check out this website to see what your community uses: www.policescanners.net/
2) If you are not a technical person and not fond of playing with gadgets, you'll want to look at a variety of models to determine which features you can or can't live without. For instance, you might want a model with an "Alpha-numeric" option, which lets you put names in for frequencies, so that you can see the source of the information (local fire department) instead of the frequency alone.
3) Consider getting a model that is connects to your computer, which many do these days. It can allow you to upload information, create files for different frequencies, record and log activity among other features, depending upon the version you get.
4) Determine if you want a base or mobile scanner unit. This depends upon how you feel you will use the scanner, if you imagine needing one while being on the move, and if you can get the features you want on the particular model and price range you're looking into.
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