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A quiet New Orleans electronics shop storefront at dusk, empty parking lot and a distant cruiser, illustrating the ComJoT radio bankruptcy story

ComJoT Radios Files Chapter 11: What Buyers Sho...

ComJoT LLC filed Chapter 11 in New Orleans on July 20, 2026. Buyers report unfulfilled radio orders and slow refunds. Here's what to know before you order.

ComJoT Radios Files Chapter 11: What Buyers Sho...

ComJoT LLC filed Chapter 11 in New Orleans on July 20, 2026. Buyers report unfulfilled radio orders and slow refunds. Here's what to know before you order.

County courthouse at dusk in a Virginia suburb, where residents check whether encrypted dispatch still offers a public call dashboard.

When Police Encrypt, Some Agencies Keep Live Ca...

Police radio encryption doesn't always mean silence - many agencies keep live call dashboards or delayed feeds. Here's how to find yours.

When Police Encrypt, Some Agencies Keep Live Ca...

Police radio encryption doesn't always mean silence - many agencies keep live call dashboards or delayed feeds. Here's how to find yours.

County law enforcement building in Wichita, Kansas at dusk ahead of the September 1, 2026 countywide police radio encryption.

Wichita & Sedgwick County Police Radios Fully E...

Wichita and Sedgwick County KS police radios go fully encrypted Sept 1 under CJIS rules. Fire and EMS stay in the clear - here's what you can still hear.

Wichita & Sedgwick County Police Radios Fully E...

Wichita and Sedgwick County KS police radios go fully encrypted Sept 1 under CJIS rules. Fire and EMS stay in the clear - here's what you can still hear.

Empty small-town North Carolina main street at dusk after Troutman police encrypted their dispatch radio

Troutman NC Police Encrypt: Iredell Scanners Go...

Troutman PD is now fully encrypted on VIPER, locking Iredell County scanner listeners out of police dispatch. Here's what changed and what you can still hear.

Troutman NC Police Encrypt: Iredell Scanners Go...

Troutman PD is now fully encrypted on VIPER, locking Iredell County scanner listeners out of police dispatch. Here's what changed and what you can still hear.

Radio tower on the flat Louisiana horizon at dusk, ahead of the statewide LWIN radio system upgrade

Louisiana's $192.6M LWIN Radio Upgrade: Scanner...

Louisiana signed a $192.6M no-bid Motorola contract to upgrade LWIN, the statewide radio system. Here's what it means for your scanner before feeds go dark.

Louisiana's $192.6M LWIN Radio Upgrade: Scanner...

Louisiana signed a $192.6M no-bid Motorola contract to upgrade LWIN, the statewide radio system. Here's what it means for your scanner before feeds go dark.

A tall radio transmission tower on a grassy ridge at dusk, seen from across open countryside with a lone figure walking a fence line far in the foreground.

Uniden SDS150 Flagship: Simulcast-Proof P25, No...

Uniden's SDS150 flagship scanner ships with True I/Q simulcast-proof P25, GPS, Bluetooth, and the U/AWARE app. See how it compares before you buy one.

Uniden SDS150 Flagship: Simulcast-Proof P25, No...

Uniden's SDS150 flagship scanner ships with True I/Q simulcast-proof P25, GPS, Bluetooth, and the U/AWARE app. See how it compares before you buy one.

Shop Pre-Programmed Police Scanners

Short answer: every scanner here ships programmed to your zip code. We load the local police, fire, EMS and weather frequencies by hand before it leaves us, so there is no cable, no software and nothing to set up, and listening needs no FCC license.

Short answer: pick the radio and we do the rest. We load your police, fire, EMS and weather frequencies from your zip code by hand before it ships, so there is no cable, no software and nothing to set up, and listening needs no FCC license.

Every scanner here ships programmed to your zip code. Tell us the area you want to hear, and we load the local police, fire, EMS, and weather frequencies by hand before it leaves us. No cable, no software, no setup — turn it on and press scan.

Programmed by hand

Your zip code specifically — not a generic regional preset.

Free US shipping

Included on every order, anywhere in the United States.

No license needed

Listening requires no FCC license and no radio experience.

We check first

Send your zip and we'll tell you what's actually receivable there.

Which one is right for you?

Buying your first scanner? The UV-5R. Proven, affordable, and does everything most people need.
Want it pocket-sized? The UV-5R Mini. Same core capability, USB-C charging.
Want the widest coverage? The K5 Plus. Adds airband and 1.25M reception, bigger battery.

Before you order, let us check your area

Most US counties still run analog on at least some public safety channels. A growing number have moved to encrypted or digital P25 systems that no analog scanner can receive — at any price.

Send us your zip code and we'll tell you honestly what's receivable where you live. We'd rather turn down a sale than ship you a radio that can't hear your county.

New to this? Read What Can You Hear on a Police Scanner? or the Ultimate Scanner Guide.

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