The process of using a radio scanner with a automatic
transmitter frequency
identification feature (near field reciever) and following the action live without having to know the frequencies in advance. Related to WarDriving WarWalking and WarChalking as it is
associated with finding open internet access points. Optoelectronics calls the feature a "Sweeper". Uniden calls it "Close Call" and Radio Shack calls it "Signal Stalker".