Any suggestions on any cop scanners/radar detectors?
Anybody have any installed? could you post a pic, and how do you like it?

 

You can easily read through these forums and see what radar detectors are preferred by forum members. There have been some very spirited debates in the not-so-distant past.

As for scanners, they are not very helpful as far as trying to avoid getting pulled for something- but they are rather fun to listen to. I have a Uniden BearCat something-or-another that is a little larger than a radar detector in size, and scans all sorts of frequencies. I had it in my 97 mustang on the windsheild next to my Cobra $50 radar detector. Needless to say, those days are behind me If I was going to install a scanner again, I'd probably use the same BearCat that I used before, just because of it's size.

 

Just make sure you check your local laws. In most states, it's illegal to have a police scanner in your vehicle.

 

Radio Shack makes excellent scanners. I have the Pro-95 and like it a lot. Make sure you buy a dual trunking model.

 

where did you hear that?

 

I'm a cop.

 

Not MOST states, SOME states. Look here: http://www.police-scanner.info/scann...anner-laws.htm

You have another option if you are in a state that does not allow them. Get your Amateur Radio Licence. If you are a ham, you have a FEDERAL exemption to carry a transceiver the picks up police frequencies in addition to ham bands. The test is easy now, no code.

Here is the reference: http://www.arrl.org/announce/regulat...6/pr91-36.html

 

Yeah he's actually right. Also he's right about some states as well. I thought of it right after I clicked "submit reply" but was too lazy to edit. Good follow up Texasscout.