BGE 800 MHZ P25 System

[CqDx]

It seems like BGE is migrating away from the IDEN system. Any one has more background on the timeline of the system?
I see that the first of the several FCC licenses were approved:

WRDX921
860.3625
861.1875
861.6875
861.9875

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=4189966

BEL AIR, MD
NORRISVILLE, MD
CRAIGTOWN, MD
SPARKS, MD
WESTMINSTER, MD
JOPPATOWNE, MD

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/ApplicationSearch/applMain.jsp?applID=11626663

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/ApplicationSearch/applMain.jsp?applID=11626661

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/ApplicationSearch/applMain.jsp?applID=11626660

 

[Dispatcher308]

Interesting, they got rid of their entire radio shop, so they must be using outside help!

 

[u2brent]

Could be NXDN or P25 PH1/2 based on the emissions designated..

 

[Dispatcher308]

Will be encrypted for sure! Thats why they went to IDEN.

 

[u2brent]

Will be encrypted for sure! Thats why they went to IDEN.

Agreed! will be just like PECO..

 

[maus92]

Interesting, they got rid of their entire radio shop, so they must be using outside help!

There is a Motorola Solutions partner on Sulphur Springs Road that is doing a lot of the work for the project. They also had a bunch of radios for AACo in the shop when I was there getting an antenna installed earlier this summer.

 

[firebal]

Whats the purpose of being encrypted? I can understand for maybe security but other then that not really.

 

[maus92]

Whats the purpose of being encrypted? I can understand for maybe security but other then that not really.

Hiding their operations from public scrutiny? They are a private entity, although they do serve a public interest.

 

[firebal]

Hiding their operations from public scrutiny?

Hahaha. Sometimes they deserve it but not always there fault

 

[u2brent]

Whats the purpose of being encrypted? I can understand for maybe security but other then that not really.

So we can't listen to their private day to day business operations..

 

[ThePhotoGuy]

Licenses have been issued in Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Howard, Prince Geroge's, and Calvert County.

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=4197634

 

[pratzert]

I am hoping that the transmissions will NOT be encrypted.

I used to be able to hear them if the power went out in my local area to get an idea what was happening with repairs.

 

[maus92]

I am hoping that the transmissions will NOT be encrypted.

I used to be able to hear them if the power went out in my local area to get an idea what was happening with repairs.

Your only hope is they won't want to pay for the encryption licenses. A privately owned utility monopoly has a powerful incentive to conceal their operations from regulators and the public, even though their charter is to serve in the public interest.

 

[Dispatcher308]

I am hoping that the transmissions will NOT be encrypted.

I used to be able to hear them if the power went out in my local area to get an idea what was happening with repairs.

You do understand that they went to IDEN for privacy!