LCPD 4?

praxidike · #1 (**permalink**) 02-14-2013, 12:07 AM

I've been listening to the Las Cruces PD lately and noticed they've been referring to a channel 4.. I have my Uniden set to ID Search so it picks up anything that hasn't been programmed. Nothing picks up on this supposed new talkgroup. Any thoughts?

abqscan · #2 (**permalink**) 02-14-2013, 7:39 AM

Have you tried to use Unitrunker with your Uniden radio to map out the system? If ch-4 is Provoice, the scanner won't stop on it, but you would be able to see the TG being active.

praxidike · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2013, 11:44 AM

Haven't tried Unitrunker no.. But ProVoice? It seems unlikely but I hope they haven't started to implement that. Lol. I'll see if I can get Unitrunker set up to see what I can find out. Thanks!

abqscan · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2013, 11:53 AM

I love Unitrunker! You can visually see whats going on with the system as the same time you hear the audio (as long as you have two scanners). You can also tag all the TG's and LID's from the radios. It also helps you find new Talkgroups too! It is a great tool!

praxidike · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2013, 1:27 PM

Good deal. I'll have to give it a whirl.

ptolemy9200 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2013, 5:35 PM

Last I thought there channel 4 was secure capable if needed. Not sure if its digital now but it use to be capable of user encryption for sensitive comms to knock out scanners. Not sure if it was pro voice with encryption.

praxidike · #7 (**permalink**) 03-30-2013, 10:31 PM

If it were ProVoice wouldn't it still show up on the scanner but not emit any audio? Hmm.. strange..

ptolemy9200 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2013, 10:34 PM

Is it possible they were using portables instead of mobiles on the system in a direct fashion rather then repeaters or patched over for some reason to a diff talk group?

abqscan · #9 (**permalink**) 03-31-2013, 8:15 AM

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Originally Posted by praxidike

If it were ProVoice wouldn't it still show up on the scanner but not emit any audio? Hmm.. strange..

No, it will not come across the scanner. The scanner detects that it is Provoice, and will ignore the TG. If you use Unitrunker, you can see the system, and then see what TG they move to when they switch.

Go-West · #10 (**permalink**) 03-31-2013, 9:40 AM

Over the last year or two, when one of the officers says go to channel 4, I use the wildcard option on my GRE-500. It doesn't find it at all.

praxidike · #11 (**permalink**) 04-02-2013, 12:54 PM

Ah okay.. good to know! Thanks. I haven't been around my shack much because I've been gone and about to leave again. Maybe someday it will all sort out.

Go-West · #12 (**permalink**) 04-03-2013, 11:37 AM

They were using channel 4 today regarding a stabbing today off E. Lohman close to I-25. The victim has been placed on a chopper to receive more and better care.

monk3yv · #13 (**permalink**) 04-19-2013, 5:48 PM

I just heard some reference to "go to 4" as well. Would love to pinpoint this talkgroup ID

praxidike · #14 (**permalink**) 04-26-2013, 8:36 PM

Woo. I'm slackin on gettin on the computer these days. @Go-West do you know what the talkgroup ID is for this channel 4? I haven't heard it as of late.. the only time I hear of it is late afternoon into the early morning.

Go-West · #15 (**permalink**) 04-28-2013, 10:43 AM

I haven't ever found any activity with channel 4. It may be a stretch on my part, but maybe they are using a frequency from the past, maybe in the VHF or UHF band. Its just a guess on my part.

praxidike · #16 (**permalink**) 04-28-2013, 1:41 PM

I've noticed on some of the new cars that they are using a big nmo antenna. I'm not sure if they're using that to patch with DASO? Last night i heard a DASO deputy on lcpd 3 during the events at Sears

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