334 - Radio Waves and Rescue Missions: How Scanners and Radios Aid in Disaster Recovery

Phil sits down with Justin Kistner, a lifelong radio enthusiast and experienced storm chaser. Discover Justin's journey from his first analog Bearcat scanner in the mid-90s to navigating the complexities of today's advanced digital systems. Whether you are curious about the evolution of the hobby or looking for practical advice on monitoring public safety communications, this conversation bridges the gap between the nostalgic days of analog and the cutting-edge reality of modern scanning. ==================================== 🛒 Check out our new Merch! ==================================== Squelchy opened his own store selling Scanner School merchandise! Show your love for the Scanner Radio Hobby and Scanner School. Pick up a hat, shirt, bag, or mug and help support Scanner School. 🔗 ==================================== 🎙 Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== Join our FREE Discord server and connect with other Scanner Radio Users! By using Discord, a free, multi-platform community portal, you can now be part of the Scanner Radio Discussion! Chat real time, share photos, ask questions, and give feedback to other's in chat. 🔗 ==================================== 🎓 Check out our online courses ==================================== Our free Software Defined Radio course will have you up and running with a SDR in a weekend. Upgrade to our Advanced Course, and learn how to setup SDR Software like a pro. 🔗 ==================================== ⚠️ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: 📞 516-308-2885 🔗 ==================================== 🏆 Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. 🔗 Join our Patreon program at ==================================== 🎥

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334 - Radio Waves and Rescue Missions: How Scanners and Radios Aid in Disaster Recovery is an episode from Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby by Phil Lichtenberger.

This episode is 57:37 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2025.

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