First thing you probably want to do is hook up with a scanner enthusiast in
your area who's familiar with the local scanning scene. If you're really
lucky, the folks at your local Radio Shack may be able to tell you what's
going on and supply you with the major local scanner frequencies for free. I
really wouldn't worry about having to buy digital equipment now if your
locale is operating a regular or trunked system. Most municipalities spent a
fortune going trunked and don't want to spend more to go digital. It could
be years before they make the switch and by then there will probably be
other technologies to consider.

"Ira Hayes" wrote in message
et...

One guy told me it's all going to go digital now-- so I guess that means
new equipment...and thus the current trunking stuff (I assume analog) is
going to be obsolete soon?