SCANNING: Get ready for long-haul signals
The heat is on: Warmer weather brings more action on your scanner
Summary of this article: As the weather starts to warm up, get ready for some long-haul VHF low-band skip or taking your scanner along to listen in on spring and summer activities. We talk about where to listen.
The sounds of summer are about to officially start hitting the airwaves on your scanner.
Use the VHF low band search function on many scanners to look for public safety skip signals throughout the summer. | Photo from National Communications Magazine photo archives
While cooler months often find us glued to our scanners for winter storm closures, treacherous road conditions or unfortunate house fires caused by space heaters, the warmer months bring a completely different energy to the hobby. When the sun stays out longer and the atmosphere starts to cook, the action on the radio heats up right along with it.
