fdny scanning question

[coolrich55]

I recently stayed overnight in Weehawken NJ and was wondering why i was unable to pic up any fireground comms from fdny. Are they low power radios?

 

[Citywide173]

I recently stayed overnight in Weehawken NJ and was wondering why i was unable to pic up any fireground comms from fdny. Are they low power radios?

Yes. Unless your right on top of the scene, it's very hard to pick up the comms.

 

[coolrich55]

One more question, i was also listening to the port authority on there conventional frequencies. What do they use the trunked system for?