Using SDR to Build a Trunk Tracker – Police, Fire, and EMS Scanner
Summary
This article describes how to use software-defined radio (SDR) to build a trunk tracker, which can scan Police, Fire, and EMS communications. It highlights an interesting approach to intercepting and decoding public safety radio frequencies.
IFF Assessment
FOE
While not directly malicious, the ability to intercept public safety communications could be misused for reconnaissance or to gain an unfair advantage in certain scenarios.
Defender Context
This article touches on the intersection of SDR and communication monitoring, which can be relevant to defenders in understanding potential intelligence gathering techniques. Awareness of such capabilities is important for assessing risks related to radio frequency communications and potential eavesdropping.