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Hi All
Can anyone tell me if all voice on Tucson PCWIN system is encrypted?
Todd
Can anyone tell me if all voice on Tucson PCWIN system is encrypted?
Todd
Hi All
Can anyone tell me if all voice on Tucson PCWIN system is encrypted?
Todd
Few PCWIN talkgroups are encrypted. It is mostly "in the clear," although today's crappy consumer-grade digital scanners (around $500) have trouble receiving simulcast Phase II systems (PCWIN) very clearly, so you'll want to moderate your expectations in terms of signal clarity.
For reliable and clear digital decoding, you'd need to use a (much) more expensive commercial Phase II radio that is capable of being programmed as a true receive-only (e.g. does not try to affiliate with the system) radio like the Relm BK KNG-P800, which will run you close to $2,000 but sounds absolutely terrific on PCWIN.
Dan