Can I still listen to police scanners in New Haven, CT?
Based on FCC license data, not yet confirmed by the agency. We haven't confirmed with New Haven'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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT are mostly analog (23% digital, 66% analog, 11% both). Licenses don't show encryption, so some channels may still be encrypted.
3 public safety licensees in the FCC file belong to New Haven, with 54 voice channels: 32 analog only, 0 digital only, 22 licensed for both.
| Licensee (FCC) | Call signs | Old analog scanner? |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN, CITY OF | 9 | Partly |
| NEW HAVEN, CITY OF - POLICE DEPT | 1 | Unknown |
| ECHO HOSE HOOK AND LADDER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC | 1 | Yes |
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 New Haven (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) is licensed as analog. No scanner can play encrypted channels.
Top pick
Uniden BC125AT (handheld)
Most public safety radio around New Haven 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)
Some agencies here are licensed for digital P25. This scanner hears both.
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