Boy and a Scanner
Blog: Radio Scanning News & Technology
Deep dives on what's changing in the scanner world — encryption trends, AI tools, new technology, and practical tips for SDS100 users and the broader hobbyist community.
Technology
AI tools are reshaping how scanner hobbyists find frequencies, plan routes, decode signals, and transcribe audio. Here's where AI is already useful today — and where it's heading in 2026 and beyond.
Scanner News
Police departments across the U.S. are switching to AES-encrypted P25 radio. Here's what that means if you own or plan to buy a scanner — plus what you can still legally monitor.
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