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Southwest Frequency Directory

9th Edition

SWFD-9 is the most up to date scanner information resource for Arizona.  The 256-page 8.5" by 11" directory is nearly a third larger than the 8th edition. The book is set-up by county (including all 15 Arizona counties) for easy use and is packed full of information written and edited by local scanner experts!

$29.99  256-Page Book

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Phoenix/Tucson Metro Guide

9th Edition

A compact excerpt from the larger Southwest Frequency Directory. This 192-page 4.25" by 7" book will enhance radio monitoring by providing the most important aspects of its larger counterpart, in a smaller package designed for eastern Maricopa and Pima counties. Keep one as a quick reference in the car!

$19.99  192-Page Book

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Scannerstuff books are not just another database print-out or collection of varied user submissions... This directory is more comprehensive and accurate than any other book or website anywhere and will help you enjoy your hobby more than ever!

Our Guarantee: We're so confident you will love this book that if for any reason you don't, we'll buy it back!

Key Benefits of the Southwest Frequency Directory

• Coverage of All 15 Arizona Counties in 256 Amazingly Detailed Pages

• Information on Police, Fire, Aircraft, Schools, Hotels, Utilities, Malls, Media, Amateur Radio, Government, Recreation, and more...

• Frequencies, Channel Numbers & Usage, and PL (CTCSS) Tones

• Detailed Background Information on many agencies

• Public Safety Terminology, Codes, Unit Designators/Callsigns and Aircraft

• Trunked Radio Frequencies, TrunkTracker Talkgroups, System Information, and User Guide

• Maps of Police Precincts, Districts, or Beats

• Fire Station Locations, Apparatus, and Incident Responses

• Statute Numbers / Codes

• Listeners Guides for Scanners, Trunking, Aircraft, Helicopters, and Fire Monitoring give you valuable information about "what" you are hearing, not just where to tune

• Travel Information for Major U.S. Cities gives you the basics

• New and Updated Information in Easy-to-Spot Gray Shading

• Access to Free Online Updates

• SWFD Book and Publication Updates webpage (available only to current owners of SWFD book) together contain all relevant information on the new Scottsdale Fire Department!

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Customer Comments About Scannerstuff Publications (more...)

• "The information is outstanding; It makes a perfect reference manual!" --- Rod Thompson, Deputy Chief, Rural/Metro Fire Department, Scottsdale

• "The new book looks GREAT!"    --- Member of Phoenix area law enforcement agency

• "I am on the City of Glendale inter-operability committee. The Southwest Frequency Directory has been a great aid." ---Jerry Wightman, Glendale

• "At the Republic, we use [Scannerstuff books] on a regular basis to track down an obscure agency. Case in point was during the prison standoff last spring. Very helpful!" --- Dave Seibert, staff photographer, Arizona Republic newspaper

• "Your book is definitely worth the investment, even for rural scanning... I reprogrammed my scanner last night using your data, and discovered several new things I had never heard around here... Thanks again for an awesome publication." --- Patrick Lukens, Safford, AZ

• "This guide is most certainly the “gold standard” to which all other frequency guides should be held. The information is laid out in a clear and concise manner and it is very easy to quickly find the information you need." --- Matt Sciascia, Police Radio Dispatcher

• "All I can say is WOW!  This book is such an improvement over the old ... frequency books." --- Jim Fisher, Tucson, AZ

• "Outstanding!!!" --- Ignatius Kapalczynski, Author, American Fire Service Book

• "It really makes scanner listening a lot easier." --- Jim Solano

• "Went on vacation to Arizona for the Christmas break. Before leaving, purchased a copy of the Southwest Frequency Directory to take with us. Trust me, it was a great addition to our travels and well worth the purchase." --- J. Patrick McDonald, Vista, CA

• "Scanner books arrived yesterday and WOW they are great! ...By far the best because of all the additional information provided: Maps, codes, scanner terms, easy-to-read larger print, layout of information with shading of updates, and the up-to-date info on the website. I just can't say enough about how much I like this scanner guide." --- John Ancona, Scottsdale, AZ

• It's awesome!  It's about time one can have confidence that the people that produce a directory actually have a good network of people who actually listen to the frequencies!" -Bob Kenney, Motorola employee, Gilbert, AZ

• "A couple years of research [on my part] could have been a few minutes [with this book]. I like everything about it." --- Dominique Watkins

• "It lives up to all it was advertised and much more, Great Job!" --- Doug Brecht, Edmonton, Alberta

• What a terrific publication. Frankly, you should double the price." - David Allison, Atlanta

• "I still say in over 30 years of playing with radios and scanners, this is the best frequency guide I have ever seen."  --- Ron Parks, WB5DYG, Gilbert, AZ

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The First Choice Communications Reference of...

• Scanner Hobbyists

• Newsrooms and Media Personnel

• Communications Centers

• Medical, Media, and Law Enforcement Helicopter Pilots

• Radio Technicians, Engineers, and Planners

• Public and Private Sector Communications Consultants

Some of the MAJOR Updates in the New 9th Edition SWFD Include...

• Massive New Talkgroup Lists for Phoenix/Mesa/Gilbert Digital System

• Revised Phoenix/Mesa Digital Frequencies with Control Channels

• New Glendale Police Digital Frequencies & Talkgroups

• All New Cochise County Sheriff VHF Radio System

• Amateur Radio Repeaters Statewide

• Rural/Metro Tucson Channel Usage Chart

• New Gila County Sheriff Frequencies

• Revised Sedona Fire District Radio Channel Plan

• Yavapai County Fire Incident Responses

• Pima County Sheriff Talkgroups for use with LTrunk Software

• Aircraft "Center" Frequency Map

• Revised Flagstaff Fire Channel Plan

• Updated Tucson Fire Station Location Map

• New City of Yuma Motorola P25 Digital Trunking Frequencies

• New Luke & Davis Monthan AFB Digital Trunked Talkgroups

• Revised Southwest Ambulance Numbering System

• Updated Greenlee County Sheriff frequencies

• New Yuma Marine Corps Air Station Trunked System Talkgroups

• Additional Fire Station Locations & Apparatus Statewide

• New University Medical Center LTR Trunked System

• More U of A Stadium Events Frequencies

• Updated Tempe Police Beat Map

• Northwest Fire District Station Map & Response Assignments

• New state Fire Mutual Aid Coordination System info

• Updated Medical Helicopters & Bases

• Police Car Dash Camera Wireless Microphone Frequencies

• Gilbert Police Beat Map & Unit Radio Designators

• New Glendale Police Beat Map & Unit Radio Designators

• Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson Detailed Channel Usage

• Revised Maricopa County Sheriff Beat Map & Radio Codes

• Tucson Federal Prison Digital Trunked System

• Revised DPS Metro Radio Callsigns / Designators

• Additional Border Patrol Frequencies

• Corrected Tucson Electric Power talkgroups

• New Mesa Police District Maps with Beats

• Detailed Phoenix Police Precinct Maps with Beats

• Revised Customs Frequencies Plan

• New Sky Harbor operations Digital Talkgroups

• Revised Phoenix Fire Incident Response Assignments

• New Gilbert, Mesa, and Phoenix Fire Station Maps

• Glen Canyon & Lake Mead National Recreation Areas

• Revised Grand Canyon National Park Emergency Services

• Tonto National Forest District Numbers & Areas

• Apache County Sheriff Districts

• Corrected Surprise Police talkgroups

• New Glendale Arena LTR Trunked Radio System

• More Lake Havasu City Police talkgroups