Coming To Tampa

[claybarnes]

Next Monday December 18, Lord willing I will be coming to Tampa for the week. While I go to Tampa fairly often, This is the first time I will be bringing a handheld scanner with me. I have a new pro-96 I purchased about a month ago. According to the RR database Hillsborough County is now using Pro Voice and Analog. Are they still using the East and West system, and will I be able to pick the up? Also according to RR Tampa is still using coventional frequencies. does that still hold true? I guess my question is this. Isit worth it to take the Radio along? Or, will it be a waste of time? Thanks in advance. Sure hope it's warm down there. BTW, Whats wrong with our 'Bucs? Thanks again! Clay. KD4GVK

 

[JohnnyGalaga]

All of the info is correct. There is very little ProVoice, so you won't miss much.

 

[JohnnyGalaga]

Hi,

Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. The Hillsborough system is just a regular Trunking analog system correct? BTW What does your monitor and your Kenwood radios do? I love your setup! Thanks again for your help.

Clay.

Yep, it's regular EDACS trunking. It's 99 % analog.

I use the Kenwood's built-in TNC to run UI-View 32 for APRS. Look through the thread and you'll see a discussion about the other software programs.

Good luck.

 

[vipXcom]

I lived in Tampa for 21yrs. and I can tell you that you will be overloaded with scanner activity there. It will never shut up 24-7 unless you turn it off.