Make a CB Radio pick up Police and Fire frequencies

August 15, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Scanning and Monitoring

I have bought a CB radio, and I have been wondering… Is there is some way I can adjust the CB to listen to my local police and fire brigades?

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