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"You need a specific antenna for the frequencies you want to listen to, so no, a TV antenna will not work.
The antenna that Clifftop linked to is one of a range of scanner antennas that are purpose made for the job.
Yes, it's illegal to listen to transmissions that you are not licensed to hear, however unless you listen in public without an earpiece, or you publish what you've heard...
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I have a friend
who has 3 scanners, comprising 2 base sets in his house and a hand-held job in his car, the base sets operate from external aerials, the hand held has its own rubber ducky type but can be connected to a mag-mount which improves reception immensely.