On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 15:25:12 GMT, Paul Keenleyside wrote:

"news.vif.com" wrote in message
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wrote:
I know it is not legal
FYI illegal to listen to cellphones/cordless phones
US/Canada.

but can a regular scanner that covers 900 mhz
listen to cordless phone conversations?

Yes!.

Given the limited range of cordless phones and the content, why would anyone
bother?

But techncially yes.

There are always DX opportunitities, like when it's cloudy or extremely
warm outside, just like with good ol' FM.