What is a walkie talkie scan?

What is scan on walkie-talkie?

Scanning is a way in which a radio can be configured to monitor or receive more than one channel / group of users. It is a very simple system (largely outmoded by digital radio). The radio will have a button or scan control which when set will cause the radio to sequentially listen to each channel in the Scan list.

Can you use a walkie-talkie as a scanner?

If you don't have a radio scanner, you can use a walkie talkie scanner instead. There are a few things you should know about the best walkie talkie scanners before you make your purchase.

Can a walkie-talkie be used as a listening device?

Unlike a normal radio, which will only pick up broadcast voices or music from a radio station, a walkie-talkie is a two-way radio: you can both talk and listen (send and receive).

What can you hear on a scanner?

What can I hear on my scanner? Originally called police scanners, today's scanner radios receive much more than just police and emergency calls. You can listen to taxicab companies, utility companies, aircraft, military, amateur radio, Family Radio Service, and sometimes even the space shuttle.