"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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There was a documentary on the radio in the UK about the amateur
involvement in "9/11".

In the documentary the statement was made that, in the USA, amateurs are
legally allowed to listen to the radio traffic of the emergency services.

Can anyone confirm this please and may put some details to it?

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73
Brian, G8OSN
www.g8osn.org.uk


Yes it is true. Actually the general population is also allowed to legally
listen to radio traffic of the emergency services. You can buy a scanner in
just about any store that handles radios. There are publications available
listing the frequencies used by the emergency services on an area by area
basis.

Some states do prohibit scanners in vehicles though. However, they do not
prohibit them in the home.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE