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.
