can this radio receive police and fire emergency broadcasts?
47159
I really don't know. If you know their frequency you probably could. Sorry I can't answer you further.
47160
Yes it can. The 155.000 in my area. (Seattle-Tacoma). Though it wont work to well receiving trucked frequencys. A good scanner will work for the 850.000 trunked frequencys. I love this little radio. I take it everywhere and listen to it often. Get extra batteries, it helps.
47161
Most police and EMS in large populated areas have gone to 'trunking' (digital comms that switch channels with each transmission) many years ago, so in that respect, the answer is "No".If you are more rural, and your local departments aren't very large, then probably "Yes", as they are likely still using analog comms.KK4VRE (HAM)/WQST332 (GMRS)/KRED333 (CB-A/D)/KNJ2MB (Spectrum Monitor)
1755213
It can absolutely receive those frequencies. I'm not sure exactly what you'd hear, but you would hear something. Try changing the modulation between FM and AM if it doesn't work at first.
750109
The TYT9000 will transmit anywhere between 136-174 MHz. There is a transmit-disable function in the menus to prevent such unlicensed operations. Mine is set up to hear the local emergency services but not transmit on them. Also the weather channels, same way. If I were to be illegal, I could leave transmit enabled on the MURS & Marine channels. If I wanted to be illegal about it. Nils Young W8IJN
507093
It would work for cb channels mostly. You might get marginal reception with it on the higher VHF bands for police and fire. You would be better off get a dedicated vehicle scanner antenna that is designed to receive multiple frequency bands.
916914
You can go to Radio Reference online. They have all the agencies' frequencies for police, fire, EMS, Streets, etc., and it will indicate whether it is a trunked system and the type system; Motorola or Errickson (EDACS) Some police departments are now encrypted. If that's the case, you will be unable to hear them. Good luck. Programming is not easy, but it's worth it.
643338
Absolutely yes. If Indian radio stations have broadcasts that are on a frequency between 530-1605 kHz AM, and 87.5-108 MHz FM, this radio will receive them without any problems whatsoever. BTW, I'm a licensed ham radio operator, so I have some knowledge in this area. :)
491241
If by 911 communications, you mean the police radio frequencies, I wouldn't recommend it, and expect to answer a lot of questions afterward. But, if you are an FCC licensed Amateur under certain circumstances, and as long as the agency is operating on a frequency within the range of the radio, then yes. However, this must only be done in the event of a serious emergency which would involve the imminent loss of life or property.
345126
No, if you use the FRS or GMRS band channels. Check google for the corresponding channels to frequencies, just google frs or gmrs channel frequency list.
1581075
No, this receiver does not support HD radio reception. It will get any internet streams your local stations broadcast.
2025129
If I'm understanding you correctly, YES. I cover several communities for the news and put in the police and fire channels for all of them. If one is annoyingly dominant and constantly on air, I switch them off so the others can have a chance. It is a nice little scanner with a good range.
277525
I am presently using it with my 2/440 radio, also with my scanner (fire/medical/police).
1937027
Yeah it picks up weather alerts, police scanner no does not work for me. it would be good
969470
no not with this radio, freq. are not the same. this is around 27 mhz. most police freq. now are around 800-900 mhz or some smaller towns are still on 150 mhz or 450 mhz
986905
It will work fine - if you're talking about a CB radio with the built in weather band, as the weather section is set up to be used with a 27mhz antenna. If you're talking about using this with a police scanner, no.
510601
You can program UHF police frequencies but I was unable to get anything to pick up.
1226097
Good heavens! So many wrong answers. This radio can be programmed to receive on any frequency in the typical VHF/UHF land mobile bands. It cannot be used legally used to transmit on either FRS or GMRS frequencies because the radio is not Part 95 certified. There are no frequencies in this radio that can legally be used without a license. There are many business band frequencies that this can operate on legally, but it requires an FCC license, which is generally not difficult to obtain, but you do have to pay between $85 and $200, depending on how many radios you license. Now, these radios are being used every day illegally. Can you get away with it? Maybe. If you happen to pick a frequency with a licensed user or users already on it, you can expect they will file a complaint with the FCC. Depending on how much interference you cause, you may get a visit from a white van with lots of antennas. I suggest you Google the amount of fines you can be hit with. Contact a local land mobile radio dealer. They can help you with a license, and you won't have to worry about the guys in the white van.
775837
I am sorry but I do not know. My emerg. radio in my home comes on when required. I have place this radio in our church and will have to check it out. More latter!!