Can a P25 radio system be monitored with a scanner?

The correct answer, indicating that a scanner can monitor a P25 radio system if it has P25 decoding capability, is accurate because P25 (Project 25) is a digital radio standard designed for public safety communications. P25 systems typically use digital modulation, which means that standard analog scanners cannot decode the transmission without additional capabilities.

Scanners equipped with P25 decoding technology can receive and demodulate the digital signals transmitted by P25 radios. This allows users to monitor communications effectively, provided that the scanner supports the P25 protocol. These scanners can decode the digital transmissions and allow listeners to hear the communications as they are intended.

While it may seem daunting, many modern scanners now offer P25 capability, and advancements in technology have made it increasingly common for scanners to include this feature, making them valuable tools for monitoring public safety communications in various regions.