Wolcott PD Encryption

firefighter50 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 10:21 AM

Rumor has it that Wolcott PD will stop encrypting their transmissions in the near future. It seams the new Chief feels that if you have nothing to hide then let the taxpayers listen if they want. What a refreshing view. They can still turn encryption on for tactical purposes, but how often will that be in Wolcott.

bluefox2163 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:24 PM

are you sure that will be great,good news I wish other towns will follow suit I mean whats the big deal,all they have to do is use incrypyion only when neccesary,it makes sense right?

Lynch_Christopher · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter50

Rumor has it that Wolcott PD will stop encrypting their transmissions in the near future. It seams the new Chief feels that if you have nothing to hide then let the taxpayers listen if they want. What a refreshing view. They can still turn encryption on for tactical purposes, but how often will that be in Wolcott.

That's nice that the chief is taking that point of view.

ansky · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 02:23 PM

Does anything actually happen in Wolcott? Odd that such a small town would even consider encryption.

mlevin · #5 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 10:23 PM

Stuff happens, just not too often. Here is an interesting clip from youtube.

Rescue 911 episode from the early 90s...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6-3-cKVXQk

cralt · #6 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ansky

Does anything actually happen in Wolcott? Odd that such a small town would even consider encryption.

Stuff happens in Wolcott because it boarders Waterbury.

firefighter50 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:31 AM

There was an article about the switch in todays Waterbury Reoublican so it must be true. I mean their never wrong ; ) ...... However it doesn't say when the switch will happen.

Cskib32087 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009, 09:03 PM

Im listening to them now...Im thinking the switch is done.

bluefox2163 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 09:49 AM

Im hearing the cars unencrypted but the headquarters dispatch is still encrypted,I hope they are not going to leave it that way ,whay good would that be if you cant hear any dispatches....what do you think?

awasser1 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:36 PM

[That's how the Fed's do it that I have heard in CT... Encryption isnt at the convenience of the listener. they could leave it that way.

fourthhorseman · #11 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynch_Christopher

That's nice that the chief is taking that point of view.

Nice the Chief is taking the Citizen's(not civillians) point of view!

We the People,By the People For the People..Kudo's to the Wolcott Chief ,a True American!!!

gwedge · #12 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter50

Rumor has it that Wolcott PD will stop encrypting their transmissions in the near future. It seams the new Chief feels that if you have nothing to hide then let the taxpayers listen if they want. What a refreshing view. They can still turn encryption on for tactical purposes, but how often will that be in Wolcott.

Do you still need a digital scanner to receive them or any FM scanner?

mlevin · #13 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 05:10 PM

yes, a digital scanner is still needed. as of tuesday they are no longer encrypted.

MarkB513 · #14 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009, 01:30 AM

Nice to know they can be monitored again. I only wish others would follow, such as Southbury. I also like the fact that when they tone out the FD, they simulcast the voice (not the tones) over the PD since the FD repeater isn't very strong at all just over the border into Cheshire, not to mention has the lowest audio I've ever heard.

awasser1 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009, 02:15 PM

No check out Bloomfield PD that's the lowest audio you will have ever heard

MarkB513 · #16 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by awasser1

No check out Bloomfield PD that's the lowest audio you will have ever heard

Actually I work in Bloomfield and I still say Wolcott fire is even worse then them.

bobmich52 · #17 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 05:41 AM

Glastonbury PD & South Winsor PD Have Audio That Is REAL LOW Too

bluefox2163 · #18 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 03:02 PM

glastonbury pd is pretty loud here in newbritain when I adjust my antenna correctly,but wolcott fire audio stinks as far as im concerned..

ems170 · #19 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 05:12 PM

As far as Wolcott FD is concerned make sure you have the modulation set properly. They operate NFM if you listen to them in FM mode you may hear lower audio levels than you should. This is not to say that the system is just not properly optimized, but check the mode first.

MarkB513 · #20 (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 02:16 PM

Not only is my BCD996XT set to NFM, I have the volume offset set to its highest level (+3) to get it fairly even with the rest of the frequencies programmed.