leadjammer
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Does anyone know the channel for the DOT Service Patrol. Never hear them on the DOT low band channels.
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I think they are but very rarley talk ut its possible they could be on CSP system but there is no IDs for them so i am wondering myself, that DOT low band is kind of crappy, they do not say at all LOL
leadjammer
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At least three or four times a day I hear CSP units asking dispatchers to call the Service Patrol and I just wondered how and where they do it. Kind of mysterious.
leadjammer
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Thanks for the info. I'll see if I can hear anything.
MarkB513
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Waterbury : 47.160 136.5
the service patrol have both a 800mhz and low band radio
The low band is set up like the old CSP system. You have to be within range of the trucks to hear them. I hear the base talk to the trucks but no reply, unless they are close by.:roll:
Manny
Manny
When they stop they call into the troop and give the plate number. i do not think they get out until they hear back from the troop
leadjammer
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I live in Hamden with an outside antenna but don't hear anything. Maybe I am out of range somehow.
I have never heard any DOT user on the CSP talkgroups, if they do contact the troop, it is very likely by phone. I believe the DOT does not even give the troop control of the cameras, they are controlled by the Newington DOT HQ.
chris
chris
I heard the them talking today on my scanner, not much chatter but thought id pass it along. ..
CT DOT 1 (47.38 PL146.2)
CT DOT 1 (47.38 PL146.2)
slapshot_818
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The service patrols use the DOT radios. Also the cameras and traffic signs are all controlled at troop G (aka Bridgeport Control). I believe that the CT Post and possibly channel 8 both did a story on this subject. I don't remember how far back though. Possibly it can be "Googled"
I found an article from The Day from 2007
The Day - State's Highway Cameras See But Don't Tell - News from southeastern Connecticut
As of 10 years ago, the DOT controlled the cameras and signs from Newington. The CSP at Troop G has access to all to southern cameras but cannot control them.
chris
The Day - State's Highway Cameras See But Don't Tell - News from southeastern Connecticut
As of 10 years ago, the DOT controlled the cameras and signs from Newington. The CSP at Troop G has access to all to southern cameras but cannot control them.
chris
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