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

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

From Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby by Phil Lichtenberger

November 25, 2025 · 58 min · Episode 334

About this episode

Phil interviews Justin Kistner about the evolution of radio scanning and its role 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. 🔗 https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== 🎙 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…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Lichtenberger

Guest: Justin Kistner

Topics covered

  • disaster recovery
  • radio scanning
  • public safety communications
  • analog to digital
  • storm chasing

Keywords

  • radio waves
  • rescue missions
  • scanners
  • disaster recovery
  • storm chaser
  • public safety
  • analog
  • digital systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scanner School, Bearcat, Discord

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