WaveTalkers Emergency Preparedness Guide: Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness Listening for Emergency Communications - Episode 37
Recorded Live on August 28, 2022. In this Episode the WaveTalkers crew takes a deep dive into helping you learn to listen for situational awareness during an EmComm event.
On December 4, 2017 W6AH got a crash course in the critical need for situational awareness listening when the Thomas Fire erupted across Ventura County. In this episode W6AH will share with you what he learned during the Thomas Fire event and since. Dan, NR6V will add the perspective from a former police officer. We will look a variety of tools that anyone can use and how your ham radio license experience can give you an added edge in developing critical listening skills.
Monitoring Public Saftey Radio for Situational Awareness - Episode 82
Recorded LIVE at 1pm PST September 17, 2023
Public Saftey Radio Scanning Equipment
Below are Amazon Affiliate links to common Public Saftety Radio Frequency Scanners that you may want to consider for your own situational awareness. Before using any equipment to monitor public saftey frequencies, be sure to check your local laws for any legal issues related to monitoring such frequencies.
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Base Station Scanner
Under $100
Uniden BC355N 800 MHz 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call RF Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather, and More, Black
Amazon Affiliate LinkHandheld Scanner
Under $150
Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner, 500-Alpha-Tagged Channels, Close Call Technology, PC Programable, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, Racing, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety.
Amazon Affiliate LinkBase Station Scanner
Under $300
Whistler WS1065 Digital Desktop/Mobile Radio Scanner
Amazon Affiliate Link
Preferred by W6AH for
Situational Awareness Monitoring
Mobile Scanner
Under $450
Uniden HomePatrol-2 Color Touchscreen Simple Program Digital Scanner, TrunkTracker V and S,A,M,E, Emergency/Weather Alert, APCO P25 Phase 1 and 2! Covers USA and Canada, Quick Record and Playback
Amazon Affiliate LinkPreferred by NR6V for
Situational Awareness Monitoring
Base Station Scanner
Under $700
Uniden SDS200 Advanced X Base/Mobile Digital Trunking Scanner, Incorporates The Latest True I/Q Receiver Technology, Best Digital Decode Performance in The Industry
Amazon Affiliate LinkHandheld Scanner
Under $700
Uniden SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction
Amazon Affiliate Link