Hey Everyone,
I see that there's a lot of people posting pick-ups from their scanners of new/unidentified CAP+ systems in the Niagara Falls area. Though I know most of you are probably scanning for commercial purposes, I would like to let you all know that I myself and 4 other people are in the process of setting up an amateur radio multi-site CAP+ system with a total of 8 different frequencies. All the repeaters are currently operated under my callsign "VA3UEC" until further notice.
Currently, we are only testing the system between 3 locations which are as follows:
Speaking of Talkgroups... there will be linked talkgroups that will allow people to talk across all repeaters in the system. There will also be local talkgroups for each site. We think that this is pretty self-explanatory as to why this could be useful.
However, there is one "downfall" to all of this. You will need a Motorola MotoTRBO radio in order to communicate on the system. However, I'm hesitant on calling this a downfall. If you've been on the BrandMeister servers before, you know how annoying it can be as there's no consistency in audio. You will find yourself constantly adjusting your volume. There's a possibility that this could prevent some of that. That was not me bashing BrandMeister either, as we do play on linking some of their talkgroups into the system.
Now you may notice the site titled "Rapid Deployment"... This site is a configuration of currently 2 SLR-5000 repeaters that can be deployed for emergencies, events, or event training purposes. This will stop us from utilizing up 2-4 timeslots on say "Site: 01" during an event within the city. These repeaters will be utilized a few times a year, but will not be on the air 24/7.
Although the system will eventually be opened to the public, during the testing phase of these repeaters, they will be locked down with full encryption. If anyone is interested in helping with testing, I would encourage you to email me at VA3UEC@Outlook.com. You must hold a valid amateur radio license issued by Innovation Science and Economic Development Canda (ISEDC) or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
System-Wide Talkgroups
For those scanning, you should see the following talkgroups pop-up:
- 73 de VA3UEC.
I see that there's a lot of people posting pick-ups from their scanners of new/unidentified CAP+ systems in the Niagara Falls area. Though I know most of you are probably scanning for commercial purposes, I would like to let you all know that I myself and 4 other people are in the process of setting up an amateur radio multi-site CAP+ system with a total of 8 different frequencies. All the repeaters are currently operated under my callsign "VA3UEC" until further notice.
Currently, we are only testing the system between 3 locations which are as follows:
- Site: 01 - Niagara Falls
Frequencies: 442.9875, 443.0125, 443.0375 - Site: 02 - Hamilton
Frequencies: 443.0625, 443.0875, 443.1125 - Site: 15 - Rapid Deployment
Frequencies: 443.1375, 443.1625
Speaking of Talkgroups... there will be linked talkgroups that will allow people to talk across all repeaters in the system. There will also be local talkgroups for each site. We think that this is pretty self-explanatory as to why this could be useful.
However, there is one "downfall" to all of this. You will need a Motorola MotoTRBO radio in order to communicate on the system. However, I'm hesitant on calling this a downfall. If you've been on the BrandMeister servers before, you know how annoying it can be as there's no consistency in audio. You will find yourself constantly adjusting your volume. There's a possibility that this could prevent some of that. That was not me bashing BrandMeister either, as we do play on linking some of their talkgroups into the system.
Now you may notice the site titled "Rapid Deployment"... This site is a configuration of currently 2 SLR-5000 repeaters that can be deployed for emergencies, events, or event training purposes. This will stop us from utilizing up 2-4 timeslots on say "Site: 01" during an event within the city. These repeaters will be utilized a few times a year, but will not be on the air 24/7.
Although the system will eventually be opened to the public, during the testing phase of these repeaters, they will be locked down with full encryption. If anyone is interested in helping with testing, I would encourage you to email me at VA3UEC@Outlook.com. You must hold a valid amateur radio license issued by Innovation Science and Economic Development Canda (ISEDC) or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
ALL TALKGROUPS BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS WE WORK ON DEVELOPING THE SYSTEM!
System-Wide Talkgroups
DEC | Mode | Alpha Tag | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | T | SYS: Wide-01 | General Use Talkgroup: 01 |
| 249 | T | SYS: Wide-02 | General Use Talkgroup: 02 |
| 250 | T | SYS: Nets | Amateur Radio Nets |
| 251 | T | SYS: ARES | Amateur Radio Emergency Services |
| 252 | T | SYS: CANWARN | Canadian Weather Amateur Radio Network |
| 253 | Te | SYS: Emerg. | System-Wide Emergencies |
| 254 | TE | SYS: Admins | Repeater Administrators |
| 255 | TE | SYS: Broadcast | System-Wide Broadcast (All Call) |
For those scanning, you should see the following talkgroups pop-up:
- System-Wide: 254
- System-Wide: 255
- Niagara Falls: 01
- Hamilton: 01
- 73 de VA3UEC.
