Can I still listen to police scanners in Klamath, CA?

Based on FCC license data, not yet confirmed by the agency. We haven't confirmed with Klamath's police or fire department whether their radio is encrypted. Source: FCC ULS license file of 18 Oct 2026, checked 27 Oct 2026.

What the FCC licenses show

Public safety channels in Del Norte County, CA are analog (10% digital, 84% analog, 6% both). Licenses don't show encryption, so some channels may still be encrypted.

No license in the FCC file is in Klamath's own name, so its police and fire most likely use county or regional radio (12 public safety licensees in Del Norte County).

FCC source: FCC ULS license file, file date 18 Oct 2026, as of 27 Oct 2026.

Which scanner works here

Most public safety radio around Klamath (Del Norte County) is licensed as analog. No scanner can play encrypted channels.

Top pick

Uniden BC125AT (handheld)

Analog

Most public safety radio around Klamath is licensed as analog, so an analog scanner covers most unencrypted traffic.

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To hear the digital channels too

Uniden SDS100 (handheld)

P25 Phase II

Some agencies here are licensed for digital P25. This scanner hears both.

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Nearby in Del Norte County

Crescent City · Fort Dick · Gasquet · Smith River

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