Can I still listen to police scanners in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Based on FCC license data, not yet confirmed by the agency. We haven't confirmed with Wilkes-Barre'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 Luzerne County, PA are a mix of analog and digital (40% digital, 60% analog, 0% both). Licenses don't show encryption, so some channels may still be encrypted.
2 public safety licensees in the FCC file belong to Wilkes-Barre, with 13 voice channels: 13 analog only, 0 digital only, 0 licensed for both.
| Licensee (FCC) | Call signs | Old analog scanner? |
|---|---|---|
WILKES BARRE, CITY OF1 other nameWILKES-BARRE, CITY OF | 7 | Yes |
| WILKES BARRE, TOWNSHIP OF | 3 | 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 Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County) is licensed as a mix of analog and digital. No scanner can play encrypted channels.
Top pick
Uniden SDS100 (handheld)
Most public safety radio around Wilkes-Barre is licensed as a mix of analog and 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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- $699.99 ScannerMaster
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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.
- $351.49 Amazon
Price as of 19 Oct 2026
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Analog only
Uniden BC125AT (handheld)
Hears only the analog channels, which here are part of the picture.
- $137.65 Amazon
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