{"product_id":"emergency-preparedness-police-scanner","title":"Emergency Preparedness Police Scanner – Pre-Programmed, No Setup Required","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ready-to-use police scanner for emergency preparedness, storms, and power outages.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Baofeng UV-5R handheld, programmed by hand to your zip code before it ships — so it works the moment you need it, not after an afternoon of setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this one for preparedness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks when the grid doesn't.\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery powered and receives over the air — no internet, no cell service, no app required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOAA weather channels included\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside your local police, fire, and EMS frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to configure under pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e It arrives channel-ready. Power on, press scan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow it in a go-bag and forget it\u003c\/strong\u003e until the day it matters.\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\u003eNot sure what's receivable where you live? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us your zip code\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll check it honestly before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoliceRadio.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46224951509210,"sku":"","price":65.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9176\/0602\/files\/712RFZ2MlpL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1740349669","url":"https:\/\/www.policeradio.org\/products\/emergency-preparedness-police-scanner","provider":"PoliceRadio.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}