183 - Scanner Laws and Restrictions to Know Before Traveling and Vacationing

Free SDR Course! Our new free course will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Software Defined Radio: Everything you need to know to get started with SDR in an afternoon" is now open for enrollment.  Register now at https://courses.scannerschool.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Traveling with your scanner may have consequences.   It is important that you understand the laws where you are traveling and even the rules where you are staying.   What You Need To Know Different forms of travel have different rules when carrying a scanner Check your airlines for any prohibited carry on items If cruising, be sure your scanner is allowed on board Scanners may or may not be allowed in sporting venues.  Be prepared to be stopped by security if attempting to bring a radio into an event. For Sporting events such as NASCAR, you can bring your scanner to the event. Scanner radios in countries you are visiting can be shockingly strict, or very relaxed. If you are traveling across the United States, be aware that each State, County, or City could have their own scanner radio laws All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session183 --------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like 1 on 1 help? If you need help with your scanner and are looking for some one on one tutoring, I'd love to help you out.  Visit http://www.scannerschool.com/consulting to book your one hour appointment today! Help support Scanner School You can help support Scanner School by visiting our support page at http://www.scannerschool.com/support