ScanCHQ is not just a hobbyist's side-project — it is a dedicated information hub engineered for uptime. We have invested in a hardened infrastructure to ensure that when news breaks, our stream is live.

• Advanced Trunk Tracking Technology

  ScanCHQ utilizes professional SDR (Software Defined Radio) trunking technology. We monitor the county’s digital radio systems directly at the source. Providing a reliable and consistent listening experience available in Chautauqua County.
• Fiber-Optic Backbone

  Hosted on a high-speed fiber connection to eliminate lag and buffering.
• Utility Stability

  Our servers are connected to a reliable power utility provider to ensure we stay online 24/7, even when other streams fail.

Total Control: Listen Your Way Most scanner apps force you to listen to a "pre-mixed" feed of every agency in the area. ScanCHQ puts you in the dispatcher's seat:

• Custom Toggles

  Choose exactly which agencies you want to hear. Want to monitor Fire and EMS but ignore Police? Just one click to toggle them on or off.
• Zero Noise

  Don't waste time listening to traffic you aren't interested in. Create your own custom combination of channels in real-time.
• Professional Power, Zero Cost

  To get this level of control on a hardware scanner, you would spend over $650—and you still wouldn't have the 30-day archive or replay features that come standard with ScanCHQ.

While traditional scanners only let you hear what is happening right now, ScanCHQ offers a modern, on-demand experience.

• 30-Day Archive

  Missed an incident earlier today or yesterday? Our premium interface allows you to go back in time and listen to any transmission from the last 30 days.
• One-Click Access

  No special software or radio jargon required. We've designed the interface so you are only one click away from the live feed.
• Total Context

  We pair our audio with aggregated local news snippets, a live coverage map, and a 10-code guide so you can understand the story behind the sirens.

ScanCHQ is a locally owned and operated project. Because we do not rely on corporate backing, we use a micro-subscription model to maintain our hardware, fiber connection, and server costs.

By joining during our launch phase, you can lock in our Pre-launch Discount Rate. This Early Bird pricing is our way of thanking the dedicated listeners who help us keep this vital information source available for Chautauqua County.