Scanner in NYC

[bluey 1]

Hi guys

Will be in NYC shortly for 3 weeks and was wondering if its worth dusting off my old radio scanner and getting a new battery pack for it? Or do FDNY and NYPD run on digital radio now?

[grumpyff 1,159]

NYPD is still using UHF frequencies for the precincts and special ops. (transit still on VHF). FDNY I believe is still broadcasting over both UHF and VHF dispatch frequencies. See this thread from last year for more info

Nothing has gone digital in NYC. Hope this helps

[IzzyEng4 427]

FDNY still uses the VHF frequencies for dispatch while their portables are on UHF, just like grumpyff stated.

If you go to Radioreference.com database, everything there is up to date. On the new UHF frequencies, enter in the correct numbers and your older scanner will round them up. You'll still be able to hear the traffic on them.

[TAPSJ 30]

I Have A Portable Scanner And Live In Dutchess County And If I Am By The Hudson River I Can Pick Up The FDNY And NYPD. I Hope That Helps!!!

Use This Link Here For The Frequencies:

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=1855

Thomas

[bluey 1]

awesome thanks for the info guys, will def be taking it with me