Anyone using a Motorola xts-2500 to monitor NYSEG?

[rja1]

As a ham operator & NY resident, I would like to be able to monitor NYSEG while mobile. I'm not going to risk my NYS pistol permit by putting a P25 capable scanner in the car. I could load the 2500 with a bunch of ham repeaters & NYSEG and achieve what I want & probably still be legal.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Regards,
bob
n2oam

 

[nytechservices]

I was considering doing the same for NJSP. I was told it couldn't be done.

 

[medictod]

Any particular reason why not?
I'v listened 2 or 3 times on an Icom PCR-2500, I can't imagine a reason why an XTS wouldn't do just fine.

 

[bezking]

Yeah, it sure sounds that simple...
http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/200563-programing-trunked-radio-monitoring-only.html
Short answer: if you had to ask here if it was possible, you shouldn't be trying it.

The technical reason is that it's VERY challenging to keep an Astro25 radio such as an XTS2500/5000 from transmitting on the system, even without you ever pressing PTT. The radio will actually send a signal to the system operator and it will give him the option to remotely disable your radio, turning your $800 Moto into an expensive doorstop.