DPS going narrowband?

[Avery93]

Check out these FCC applications the DPS sent in, adding narrowband voice (11K0F3E) to all of their existing frequencies at Hamilton and Quad City's posts.
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/ApplicationSearch/applMain.jsp?applID=5938505
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/ApplicationSearch/applMain.jsp?applID=5938504

There appeared to be similar ones for all of the other posts but I couldn't check them because the database was too slow.

Does anyone know what kind of radios the Troopers are currently using? Last I heard most were using Motorola Spectra's, and they aren't narrowband capable.

 

[davidgcet]

well, they only have a little under 2 years to convert so they have to start at sometime. they can add the designator now and do the swap over once all the radios are replaced. i have several customers who have already added the emission but are months away from switching over.

 

[ScannerWayne]

I just checked the Mobile post and theirs is dated 1-11-11. Looking at the two apps above I see they are dated the same. I would think its safe to assume that all posts have apps submitted for them.

Wayne...

 

[puzzleriddle]

these were 1st posted by Steve Taylor on here about a year or more ago do a search here for more info..
0331 DPS-new 1 154.807500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 1
0332 DPS-new 10 155.512500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 1
0333 DPS-new 11 158.782500 NFM SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 1
0334 DPS-new 12 158.797500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 0
0335 DPS-new 13 159.037500 NFM SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 0
0336 DPS-new 14 159.202500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 23
0337 DPS-new 15 159.217500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 2
0338 DPS-new 2 154.822500 AU SRCH 1.0 A --------9------------- 0
0339 DPS-new 3 154.912500 AU SRCH 1.0 L --------9------------- 0
0340 DPS-new 4 154.927500 NFM SRCH 1.0 L --------9------------- 0
0341 DPS-new 5 155.002500 NFM SRCH 1.0 L --------9------------- 0
0342 DPS-new 6 155.017500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 1
0343 DPS-new 7 155.437500 NFM SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 1
0344 DPS-new 8 155.482500 AU SRCH 1.0 --------9------------- 0
0345 DPS-new 9 155.497500 AU SRCH 1.0 A --------9------------- 0

 

[ScannerWayne]

Puzzleriddle

Regarding the above, what is it that I am looking at?
A breakdown of the data would be appreciated.

Wayne...

 

[puzzleriddle]

new licenses that DPS applied for & have now. do a search heer & it will explain.

 

[ScannerWayne]

Ok... Will do...

Just for grins I activated the Alabama State Police system in my scanner and gave it a listen this morning. Seems that down here in Mobile the local post is not using narrow FM.

Wayne...

 

[Avery93]

Puzzleriddle, although I can't find the post now, I believe the consensus was that those are "guard" frequencies obtained to protect all of the existing DPS freqs from bleed over. Here is the statewide license for them: FCC Callsign KA2108 Details

 

[Avery93]

Ok... Will do...

Just for grins I activated the Alabama State Police system in my scanner and gave it a listen this morning. Seems that down here in Mobile the local post is not using narrow FM.

Wayne...

I wouldn't expect them to be using narrow FM before the applications even went through. Like David said it could be months before they actually switch over.

 

[puzzleriddle]

Puzzleriddle, although I can't find the post now, I believe the consensus was that those are "guard" frequencies obtained to protect all of the existing DPS freqs from bleed over. Here is the statewide license for them: FCC Callsign KA2108 Details

Exactly, That was why I told em to search & look

 

[RadioJonD]

Puzzleriddle, although I can't find the post now, I believe the consensus was that those are "guard" frequencies obtained to protect all of the existing DPS freqs from bleed over. Here is the statewide license for them: FCC Callsign KA2108 Details

I can't find the thread/post either. However, like you said Avery93, that was the theory back when these frequencies started showing up in the FCC database. Now, they may be coming into play with 2013 ( the mandate?) bearing down on DPS.

((Perhaps I should have stayed so we would know...NOT!))

 

[CORN]

Come on Jon! You know you loved it! Enjoy your retirement. But how are we going to get passed those eagle eye security guys when we go to another military base airshow with your antenna farm on the SUV?

Have a relaxed one!

 

[RadioJonD]

Come on Jon! You know you loved it! Enjoy your retirement. But how are we going to get passed those eagle eye security guys when we go to another military base airshow with your antenna farm on the SUV?

Have a relaxed one!

Semi-Retirement is nice even if the pay is low.

Next Mil-Base I'm on, the antennae are coming off the roof before entrance!