I am looking to get a police scanner. Yes they are legal in my area. should i get a digital or analog?

Question

with all of the tv's being switched over to digital in 2009, should i even waste my money with the analog or just wait till the prices come down in the digital area.

Answer 1

hey check this out go to cleveland .com look under news find crime news and and click on it and you should find a link to a police scanner hope this help

Answer 2

I have a digital and its worth it.  Get one that stays programmed even when the power goes out.

Answer 3

Some police departments will continue to use analog two way radios for the foreseeable future.  It all depends on your town or city.  Radio Shack can help you to decide what type of scanner to get for your area.  Police departments are not going to go digital in 2009 - that change only applies to TV broadcasters.

By the way, a digital scanner can still receive analog transmissions, so if you get a digital scanner, you are covered either way.