Can I still listen to police scanners in Lake George, NY?
Based on FCC license data, not yet confirmed by the agency. We haven't confirmed with Lake George'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 Warren County, NY are mostly analog (22% digital, 63% analog, 15% both). Licenses don't show encryption, so some channels may still be encrypted.
2 public safety licensees in the FCC file belong to Lake George, with 4 voice channels: 4 analog only, 0 digital only, 0 licensed for both.
| Licensee (FCC) | Call signs | Old analog scanner? |
|---|---|---|
LAKE GEORGE, TOWN OF2 other namesLAKE GEORGE, VILLAGE OF; VILLAGE OF LAKE GEORGE | 3 | Yes |
| LAKE GEORGE FIRE DEPT | 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 Lake George (Warren County) is licensed as mostly analog. No scanner can play encrypted channels.
Top pick
Uniden BC125AT (handheld)
Most public safety radio around Lake George is licensed as mostly 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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- $699.99 ScannerMaster
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