{"product_id":"police-scanner-handbook","title":"The Complete Police Scanner Handbook","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow scanning works in plain English: frequencies, VHF vs UHF, squelch, and why they matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3 things that decide what you can hear in your county: analog, digital P25, and encryption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to pick your first scanner and what to look for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat programming really involves, and why pre-programmed saves you an evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna placement and cheap upgrades that double your range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScanning like a pro: scan lists, priority channels, close call, trunking and talkgroups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plain-English guide to the law: ownership, in-vehicle rules, and encrypted traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to know what is happening on their street: neighbors, parents, storm watchers, preppers, and first-time scanner buyers. No radio experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a license to listen?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Listening to unencrypted public-safety radio requires no FCC license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a scanner work in my county?\u003c\/strong\u003e It depends on what your county broadcasts. Many counties still run analog on at least some channels; others have moved to digital P25 or encryption. Check your zip code free at policeradio.org before buying anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a physical book?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it's a digital PDF delivered by email after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant download. After checkout, the PDF is delivered by email through Shopify Digital Downloads. Read it on any phone, tablet, or computer. Personal use license: buy it once, keep it forever, use it in your household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore from PoliceRadio.org: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/scanner-codes-decoded\"\u003eScanner Codes \u0026amp; Signals Decoded\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/encryption-explained\"\u003ePolice Radio Encryption Explained\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/police-scanners\"\u003epre-programmed scanners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo shipping, no returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital products are delivered electronically with no shipping fee, and because downloads are delivered instantly they are non-returnable and non-refundable once delivered. If your download link fails or a file is defective, contact us within 30 days and we will replace it or refund you in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"PoliceRadio.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291536699610,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9176\/0602\/files\/police-scanner-handbook.png?v=1785708735","url":"https:\/\/www.policeradio.org\/products\/police-scanner-handbook","provider":"PoliceRadio.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}