subject: Feel Secure With Instant Local Information [print this page] In a world that is growing more and more unpredictable, I find it comforting when I find ways that will bring me peace and security. Crimes continue to happen in our neighborhoods and there is always the possibility of natural disasters just waiting to strike. So what can we do to help us feel more safe and secure? The answer is to be as adequately prepared for these possible events as we can. There are actually devices I am aware of that can help keep us informed of the situations around us. Home patrol scanners are devices that let us hear the communication systems that our public safety, aircraft, military, and weather spotters use. This way, we will have the news first hand as it is happening.
So how do these devices work? Home patrol scanners can be customized to give only the information that is wanted. For example, if you are looking to hear only about the weather changes in your area, you can program the home patrol scanner to give weather updates for your specific zip code. If later on you wish to be kept up-to-date with the local police and fire departments in your county or neighboring counties, you can simple program your scanner to include these selections as well. By saving your selections as a favorites list, they will be easily retrieved in the future.
These devices are designed to be easy to use. In fact, one home patrol scanner I saw had a 3.5" LCD color touch screen which made operating this scanner a breeze. With just a few taps of your finger, you are ready to go and listen to the most up-to-date communications in your area. If you miss something or did not quite understand it, don't worry. Many of these scanners contain an instant replay feature which will replay the most recent transmission by simply touching the screen with your finger. If you would like to listen to a transmission again or perhaps let a family member or friend who wasn't there listen to it also, you can simply record that transmission to be replayed at a later time. Depending on the scanner, it may include things like a desk stand, USB cable, speakers and antenna.
By using home patrol scanners, we will be kept well informed of the events that surround us in our own cities. We will be able to access information instantly and prepare ourselves accordingly.
