We can even provide programming if you did not buy a police scanner from us. Police scanner hardware and software software work together like other consumer electronics where software operates the hardware. Think of it like:. Some digital police scanners come with software. View the chart below to see if your police scanner comes with software and frequencies:.
There are some options to buy software and frequencies together. What software you need varies depending on what police scanner you have. There are several options, but we show the largest on the market:. Frequencies can be entered by hand but, depending on where you live, this may not be realistic. Most police scanner users prefer to purchase a frequency list which they can upload to their scanner using software. There are a several frequency sources to choose from ranging from homemade regional lists that users pass around to professional lists that you can purchase.
Below we show some for the larger frequency resources:. Various regional agencies use different frequencies or "channels" for communication purposes, and you can find the frequencies for the agencies you would like to follow in your area. A frequency is the number you will need to program in your scanner to listen to the specific service provider you would like to hear.
Since scanners work by radio waves, you can only receive signals from local frequencies, just as you can only listen to local radio stations that broadcast in your area. To find local frequencies, search online for the information, or inquire at the retailer where you purchased your scanner. You can also try www. As you find frequencies you want to program into your scanner, write their reference numbers in a list.
You'll need the list to be easily accessible as you program the scanner, so place the list where you can see it. Connect the antenna and plug in the scanner. You can go ahead and turn it on now to make sure that its working with no problems.
Because you have not yet programmed any local frequencies, don't be surprised if you only hear white noise. This is totally normal. Locate the programming button. Depending on your scanner model, it might be labeled "Prog" or "PGM.
Ask your retailer to show you the location if it is difficult to find, or look at your user manual. Press the programming button. You may need to hold down the button briefly to activate the programming function. Look at the top of the screen. On most models, you will see "CH" flashing on the display, to indicate it is ready to program a channel. Insert the channel number.
A channel is where you store your frequencies in order to easily access them when you need them. Think of it like the preset buttons on your car radio. Enter one of your frequency numbers. You should do this directly after you have entered your channel number, as this will locate that particular frequency within that particular channel.
The frequency number is usually five or six digits long and contains a decimal point. Use the numeric keypad to enter the digits. For example, if your number is You can organize the channels and their frequencies as you like, but one method is to use a particular channel for emergency agencies like police, fire, etc. Keep a running list of where you put everything to make it easier to find later. Press "Enter. Now the frequency you entered is in that channel. Re-program the scanner if the test was unsuccessful by using the same process.
Repeat the process with all frequencies you would like programmed in your scanner until you have the frequencies organized among the channels to your liking. When you are finished programming the scanner, hit your programming button "Prog" or "PGM" again to exit programming mode. Part 2. Charge the battery. Because a handheld model relies on batter power, you will need to fully charge it before you begin the process of programming in frequencies.
You will also need to connect the antenna. Use the time while the scanner is charging to locate and write your list of frequencies, as you would if you were programming a base model. Put the scanner in manual programming mode. Press the button that is labeled "Manual" to manually enter frequencies.
After you hit "Manual," enter the channel number you wish to use, followed by "Manual" again. Alternately, if you do not have a list of frequencies or just want to explore a bit, you can hit the "SCAN" button and the scanner will scan available frequencies. Enter your frequencies.
But to do it right the first time you want it properly researched and the frequencies properly entered -- specifically for the area that you want to listen to. You don't want a general dump of frequencies for your area that's entered without any thought or check for accuracy. You want a company that stands by its work. Have your programming done by Scanner Master and have it done right by the people who wrote the book on public safety communications.
Already own the scanner? Some frequencies can be found on the Internet as well. To monitor the advanced communication systems of many cities and counties you must have an advanced scanner. If this is the case you will need a more advanced, and expensive, scanner. If you're not technically inclined or interested in spending some time learning how to program the scanner for these systems, HomeTown Programming is a great solution.
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