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12-06-2012, 4:51 AM
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Ok, if that radio also has an "Audio Boost" option as my GRE PSR-500 does, set it to On.
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12-08-2012, 2:35 PM
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Have to love that "audio boost" feature. On my 396XT it's "volume offset" but same difference. It works wonders in both directions. Some channels around here are so loud I need to use the decrease setting while adding some to others. Minor things like that being able to set everything to an almost standard level makes these newer scanners so much better than the older ones that had no controls like that.
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12-08-2012, 5:24 PM
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Let's just say I have intimate knowledge of Turnpike Maintenance Trucks. They have six analog channels. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is PTC M/M. Districts 1, 3 and 5 use the same frequency. Districts 2 and 4 use the same frequency (different from 1,3,5) and PTC M/M is different from the others.
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12-21-2012, 7:24 AM
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Originally Posted by markandjere
A reference was made to Everett . I only heard the last part of the conversation regarding the "800" system. Sounded like a Trooper to me but I have no way of knowing for sure. There was no mention of a Safety designator or service # (8XXX) .
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I suspect that PSP troop T may be using Open Sky, patched to the VHF system.
I heard a trooper log on last night, he sounded digital, and there was no identifier ring that was on VHF.
Perhaps PSP turnpike goes OS, and everyone else stays VHF.
The VHF channel can easily overload during a large crash.
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12-21-2012, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jiminpgh
I suspect that PSP troop T may be using Open Sky, patched to the VHF system.
I heard a trooper log on last night, he sounded digital, and there was no identifier ring that was on VHF.
Perhaps PSP turnpike goes OS, and everyone else stays VHF.
The VHF channel can easily overload during a large crash.
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Their radios are just awful sounding. Half the time, Highspire always asks to them to repeat. |
12-21-2012, 5:07 PM
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There is an Everett Maintenance Shed and Everett PSP.. PSP is located at the Everett Maintenance Shed at MP 154.2 East bound. As far as I know PTC is still using analog in all vehicles including PSP Troop T cars. It is possible the Troop T cars have digital in their cars to communicate with PSP outside the turnpike. However, I don't think they can communicate with Highspire using digital.
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12-21-2012, 5:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kirkwoodcr
Their radios are just awful sounding. Half the time, Highspire always asks to them to repeat.
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I have the same problem. Either I have to ask Highspire to repeat or they ask me to repeat. It also depends on where I'm at on the turnpike. I know where there "dead" spots are in my district. If I'm close to an interchange or maintenance shed or PSP barracks it comes in fine. If I'm in the middle between interchanges, sometimes no reception at all. |
02-10-2013, 3:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jiminpgh
I suspect that PSP troop T may be using Open Sky, patched to the VHF system.
I heard a trooper log on last night, he sounded digital, and there was no identifier ring that was on VHF.
Perhaps PSP turnpike goes OS, and everyone else stays VHF.
The VHF channel can easily overload during a large crash.
Jim in Pittsburgh
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I would agree that at least some PSP units are now talking on the STARNET equipment through a gateway to the VHF. Out this way, I have been hearing King of Prussia PSP cars for a while now that have that distinct digital patched to analog warble in their voice. Documentation from the turnpike's website (a radio maintenance RFP) indicates that PTC has gateways in service between VHF and STARNET. |
02-20-2013, 9:42 AM
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The other day I thought I heard someone calling Highspire asking how they sounded on the "800".
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02-20-2013, 4:02 PM
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Some PSP cars do have that digital patch sound. The maint. vehicles and interchanges are still on analog.
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02-21-2013, 8:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mlmummert
The other day I thought I heard someone calling Highspire asking how they sounded on the "800".
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I also heard a transmission about 800 on the District 5 channel earlier today. And signal-wise, I am picking up everything from Highspire and mobiles from my base without issues.
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02-23-2013, 4:39 PM
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Btw I think the answer was that they sounded fine on the 800. It would have been District 3 or 4, forget which one.
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