For the next week or so the scanner feed will go dark around 8 p.m. until at least 10 p.m. in an effort to curb fireworks. I don't know if listening to the online feed gives fireworks people an early warning of police response, but it might be worth a try. Lately there have only been 20-30 listeners during that time slot.
Also, the system upgrade to TDMA (phase 2) could occur any day now, but rumor has it that it has been delayed until October. There is also the real possibility that FPD may elect to encrypt their dispatch channel. This is the trend nationwide, with Portland OR being the latest large department, but also San Jose and Sunnyvale here in the Bay Area. The future of the online feed is looking rather grim at the moment.
More info as I get it.
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