Merlin Technology UK Limited
How to Use Your Radio Scanner and Comprehensive Frequency List
- 5th Edition.

The UK's most comprehensive radio scanner guide and frequency list.
Our latest book has been taken over four years to collect and verify the frequencies listed. Whether you're scanning for valuable emergency information or just out of curiosity, you will want to get the most out of your equipment. This book will teach you how to get your straight-out-of-the-box scanner working to its fullest potential.
The 5th edition is now 238 pages with over 11,000 frequencies listed, covering virtually all radio communication frequencies in use in the UK and some useful international frequencies for when visiting other countries.
This book is available for instant download in ebook format. The ebook can be viewed and printed using the free acrobat viewer from www.adobe.com. For a limited period for the ebook is available for £14.99 and can be purchased with a credit card, debit card or Paypal via the following BUY NOW link:
The contents of this book are detailed below:
Section 1
Part 1
1.0 - Introduction
1.1 - The Basics
1.2 - Scanner Features
Part 2
2.0 - Why listen to scanners
2.1 - Is it illegal to use a scanner
2.2 - Ofcom Guidance on Receive-Only Radio Scanners
2.3 - Ofcom Common Questions Answered
Part 3
3.0 - Getting Started
3.1 - What you can hear
3.2 - Marine
3.3 - Civilian Aircraft
3.4 - Listening to Aircraft
3.5 - Military Aircraft
3.6 - Auto Racing
Part 4
4.0 - Radio Scanner Features
4.0.1 - Base/Mobile or Handheld
4.0.2 - Number of Channels
4.0.3 - Number of Banks
4.0.4 - Search Mode
4.0.5 - Scan and Search
4.0.6 - Service Search
4.0.7 - Alpha Tags
4.0.8 - Mode and Step Selection
4.0.9 - Sensitivity
4.0.10 - Selectivity
4.0.11 - Computer Control
4.1 - Radio Scanner Accessories
Part 5
5.0 - Scanning Frequently Asked Questions
5.1 - How to get more out of your scanner
5.1.1 - Co-ax Cable
5.1.2 - Receiver Range
5.1.3 - Frequency Counters
5.1.4 - Rechargeable Battery Tips
Part 6
5.0 - Scanning Frequently Asked Questions
5.1 - How to get more out of your scanner
5.1.1 - Co-ax Cable
5.1.2 - Receiver Range
5.1.3 - Frequency Counters
5.1.4 - Rechargeable Battery Tips
Section 2
1 - Aircraft Band Frequencies
2 - Marine Band Frequencies
3 - Military Airband VHF Frequencies
4 - Military Airband UHF Frequencies
5 - International Airband Frequencies
6 - Mobile Phones UK – Analogue only Frequencies
7 - PMR UK – UHF Frequencies
8 - UK Coast Guard Frequencies
9 - UK Fire Services Frequencies
10 - UK Health Services & Ambulance Frequencies
11 - UK Mountain Rescue Frequencies
12 - UK Police UHF Frequencies
13 - UK Prison Frequencies
14 - Auto Racing Frequencies
15 - CB Radio Frequencies
16 - UHF Television - Sound Frequencies
17 - Space Band Frequencies
18 - Long Wave Radio Frequencies
19 - Short Wave Radio Frequencies
This book is available for instant download in ebook format. The ebook can be viewed and printed using the free acrobat viewer from www.adobe.com. For a limited period for the ebook is available for £14.99 and can be purchased with a credit card, debit card or Paypal via the following BUY NOW link:
Please email scannerbook@merlintechnology.co.uk if you require any further information or assistance.