Encryption in the Phoenix AZ area.

[darthgarlic]

Where can I go to find out whether or not the police frequencies in the Phoenix AZ area (Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale and Chandler) are encrypted. I am buying myself a scanner for Christmas and that will determine how much I will be investing in one.

Thanks in Advance

 

[jon895]

Maricopa County, Arizona (AZ) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Maricopa County, Arizona (AZ)

www.radioreference.com

 

[darthgarlic]

Maricopa County, Arizona (AZ) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Maricopa County, Arizona (AZ)

www.radioreference.com

Im kinda new at this, will it come right out and say encrypted or is there something else I should be looking for?

 

[jon895]

Phoenix is on

Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Trunking System, Phoenix, Arizona

Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

Mesa and Gilbert are on

TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Trunking System, Mesa, Arizona

TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

 

[K4EET]

Im kinda new at this, will it come right out and say encrypted or is there something else I should be looking for?

darthgarlic, look at the "Mode" column. When you fly your mouse over the word "Mode" a popup will appear. You will then see that a capital "E" in that column signifies full-time encryption.

I hope that answers your question. If you need additional assistance, ask away.

Cheers! Dave

 

[cfsimmont]

Where can I go to find out whether or not the police frequencies in the Phoenix AZ area (Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale and Chandler) are encrypted. I am buying myself a scanner for Christmas and that will determine how much I will be investing in one.

Thanks in Advance

PhxPD is encrypted all but A Deck (basic patrol any major traffic goes to encrypted channel). Chandler PD patrol channels in the clear all else encrypted. Gilbert PD Ch1 Dispatch in the clear other channels encrypted. Mesa PD 5 Main dispatch channels in the clear all others encrypted. Scottsdale North and South dispatch in the clear all else is encrypted.

 

[darthgarlic]

PhxPD is encrypted all but A Deck (basic patrol any major traffic goes to encrypted channel). Chandler PD patrol channels in the clear all else encrypted. Gilbert PD Ch1 Dispatch in the clear other channels encrypted. Mesa PD 5 Main dispatch channels in the clear all others encrypted. Scottsdale North and South dispatch in the clear all else is encrypted.

Now I am debating the purchase of a scanner. Thanks for the info cfsimmont.

 

[darthgarlic]

darthgarlic, look at the "Mode" column. When you fly your mouse over the word "Mode" a popup will appear. You will then see that a capital "E" in that column signifies full-time encryption.

I hope that answers your question. If you need additional assistance, ask away.

Cheers! Dave

Exactly what I wanted, thanks.

 

[darthgarlic]

Phoenix is on

Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Trunking System, Phoenix, Arizona

Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

Mesa and Gilbert are on

TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Trunking System, Mesa, Arizona

TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

On? Encrypted?

 

[slicerwizard]

On? Encrypted?

Phoenix PD and FD are on that radio system. You can see for yourself what specific talkgroups are and aren't encrypted.

 

[cfsimmont]

Now I am debating the purchase of a scanner. Thanks for the info cfsimmont.

I've been using scanners in the valley for almost 30 years, while some channels are encrypted there is still plenty to listen to and I wouldn't want to give it up.

 

[Giddyuptd]

There is in modern times 50/50 with encryption. While some is blocked you still have plenty to hear like fire, ems basic talk groups or channels to public service and utility types.