{"product_id":"beginner-police-scanner","title":"Beginner Police Scanner – Works Out of the Box, No Programming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever used a scanner before? Start here.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Baofeng UV-5R handheld, programmed by hand to your zip code before it ships. No computer, no programming cable, no CHIRP software, no frequency research. Turn it on and press scan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this is the easy first scanner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single biggest reason people give up on scanners is programming them. We do that part for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo license and no technical background needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listening requires neither.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour actual area, not a generic preset.\u003c\/strong\u003e Local police, fire, EMS, and weather channels for your zip code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple controls.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you can use a flashlight, you can use this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128 channels, 50 CTCSS and 104 DCS codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band display, dual-standby, A\/B band independent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh\/Low TX power selectable, busy channel lock-out (BCLO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel step: 2.5\/5\/6.25\/10\/12.5 KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-color backlight, adjustable VOX, large LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency alert (25\/12.5 KHz switchable), built-in LED flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 144-148 MHz, 420-450 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/em\u003e Your scanner is programmed to the zip code you have it shipped to. Ordering for a different location? Note it at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to this? Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-can-i-listen-to\"\u003eWhat Can You Hear on a Police Scanner?\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us your zip code\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll tell you what's receivable in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoliceRadio.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041349877978,"sku":null,"price":65.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9176\/0602\/files\/03_5185e4a9-b85f-48d1-a7a9-454dc6a96b71.png?v=1761082122","url":"https:\/\/www.policeradio.org\/products\/beginner-police-scanner","provider":"PoliceRadio.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}