Can I still listen to police scanners in Dunedin, FL?
Based on FCC license data, not yet confirmed by the agency. We haven't confirmed with Dunedin'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 Pinellas County, FL are mostly digital (57% digital, 16% analog, 27% both). Licenses don't show encryption, so some channels may still be encrypted.
1 public safety licensee in the FCC file belongs to Dunedin, with 2 voice channels: 2 analog only, 0 digital only, 0 licensed for both.
| Licensee (FCC) | Call signs | Old analog scanner? |
|---|---|---|
| DUNEDIN, CITY OF | 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 Dunedin (Pinellas County) is licensed as digital. No scanner can play encrypted channels.
Top pick
Uniden SDS100 (handheld)
Most public safety radio around Dunedin is licensed as digital. A digital P25 Phase II scanner hears analog and P25, wherever traffic isn't encrypted. It also handles simulcast sites, which licenses don't show.
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Cheaper P25 option
Whistler WS1065 (desk)
Hears P25 Phase I and II, but can struggle near simulcast sites. A good choice if you've confirmed the local system isn't simulcast.
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