BCD396T/BC996T: AACoFd

[irishman75]

I have a 396t digital scanner. Used freescan and imported settings from radio reference. I understand that AACoPd went encrypted (not a fan), but I can’t understand why I can’t get AACoFD on the same scanner. I know they’re not encrypted because I can listen to them thru a scanner app on my phone. Could use some help/insight

 

[hiegtx]

I have a 396t digital scanner. Used freescan and imported settings from radio reference. I understand that AACoPd went encrypted (not a fan), but I can’t understand why I can’t get AACoFD on the same scanner. I know they’re not encrypted because I can listen to them thru a scanner app on my phone. Could use some help/insight

Do you mean the Anne Arundel County?

And this system?

Anne Arundel County Trunking System, Various, Maryland

Anne Arundel County Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

If so, that system is P25 Phase II. The 396T cannot receive Phase II talkgroups, only P25 Phase I.

 

[tvengr]

I have a 396t digital scanner. Used freescan and imported settings from radio reference. I understand that AACoPd went encrypted (not a fan), but I can’t understand why I can’t get AACoFD on the same scanner. I know they’re not encrypted because I can listen to them thru a scanner app on my phone. Could use some help/insight

The Anne Arundel County system is P25 Phase 2. The BCD396T is capable of P25 Phase 1 only. You will also need a scanner which can handle simulcast. Your only alternatives for a handheld are the Uniden SDS100 and SDS150 scanners and the Unication G4 and G5 pagers.

 

[irishman75]

Do you mean the Anne Arundel County?

And this system?

Anne Arundel County Trunking System, Various, Maryland

Anne Arundel County Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

If so, that system is P25 Phase II. The 396T cannot receive Phase II talkgroups, only P25 Phase I.

Damn….so, I guess I need a new scanner? Any suggestions? Not looking to break the bank

 

[irishman75]

The Anne Arundel County system is P25 Phase 2. The BCD396T is capable of P25 Phase 1 only. You will also need a scanner which can handle simulcast. Your only alternatives for a handheld are the Uniden SDS100 and SDS150 scanners and the Unication G4 and G5 pagers.

Pagers?

 

[tvengr]

Pagers?

The Unication G4 and G5 pagers are commercial receivers used by many fire departments. They can scan only one system and one site at a time. They will handle the AA County system nicely. They can scan up to 64 talkgroups. The G4 is 700/800 MHz only. The G5 is VHF and 700/800 or UHF and 700/800 depending upon the model. If you are interested in the AA trunked system only, the G4 will work. If you want to monitor several systems at the same time, that will require a scanner. You could use the pager for AA County and the BCD396T for everything else. You can set up different systems on different knob positions on the pagers, but you can monitor only one system at a time.

 

[Chris0516]

Damn….so, I guess I need a new scanner? Any suggestions? Not looking to break the bank

BCD325P2 Radio Scanner

Uniden BCD325P2 handheld scanner provides GPS scanning, TrunkTracker V, Close Call RF, and flexible memory for powerful mobile radio tracking.

uniden.com

 

[Chris0516]

Damn….so, I guess I need a new scanner? Any suggestions? Not looking to break the bank

BCD436HP Radio Scanner

Uniden BCD436HP handheld scanner includes TrunkTracker V, GPS and HomePatrol access- perfect for portable digital and analog monitoring on the go.

uniden.com

 

[Chris0516]

Damn….so, I guess I need a new scanner? Any suggestions? Not looking to break the bank

My apologies. I just looked at the RR page for Anne Arundel Co. You will need this: Uniden SDS100 Digital Handheld Scanner - Reliable Performance

Because it is a Simulcast system. Be aware, that. All LE is 100% Encrypted on that system. Simulcast is where all the towers in the system broadcast the same data/voice, at the same time.