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If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires
that you stop using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules
. Op-
eration is subject to the following conditions: (1) This de-
vice must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a
permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Scanning is a fun and interesting hobby. You can hear
police and fire departments, ambulance services, govern-
ment agencies, private companies, amateur radio servic-
es, aircraft, and military operations. It is legal to listen to
almost every transmission your scanner can receive.
However, there are some electronic and wire communi-
cations that are illegal to intentionally intercept. These in-
clude:
• telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other
private means of telephone signal transmission)
• pager transmissions
• scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the
Federal Electronic Communications Pri-
vacy Act
(ECPA), as amended, you could be fined and
possibly imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using, or
disclosing the contents of such a transmission unless you
have the consent of a party to the communication (unless
such activity is otherwise illegal). These laws change
from time to time and there might be state or local laws
that also affect legal scanner usage.
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