Keith et...

^ RSK wrote:
^ Is it possible to monitor the frequency
^ used to send teletype messages ...

^ You will need written permission from the fire department
^ administration to decode the digital transmission.

That isn't true. Teletype is an authorized FCC emission type just as CW and
AM, SSB, and FM voice are. Teletype is a transmission format, it is not a
method of encryption.



^ Then you will need to buy the equipment and software from the
^ vendor(s) and obtain the proper software licenses.

That isn't true. There is a plethora of software, much of it freeware,
written for teletype reception. Look for the software on ham radio web sites.
No hardware beyond your PC and scanner is necessary.


^ If you do anything else you will run afoul of several
^ Federal &/or State laws and could put your job in jeopardy.

That may or may not be true, but the governmental agencies and the employer
would be in the wrong and subject to civil proceedings.

Frank