First Bus in Regina System Change?

[SatHunter]

I noticed something has changed this week for First Bus/Student since Monday. The analog LMR signal at 463.125 MHz has only the occasional understandable one side of the conversation coming through. Now I noticed that there is occasional bursts & not much else.

They used to have voice transmissions every few minutes throughout the morning. I checked TAFL but I have seen no changes as of this writing. Any ideas?

Sounds like static when they key the mic. Would that be something like DMR?

 

[lineman230]

I noticed something has changed this week for First Bus/Student since Monday. The analog LMR signal at 463.125 MHz has only the occasional understandable one side of the conversation coming through. Now I noticed that there is occasional bursts & not much else.

They used to have voice transmissions every few minutes throughout the morning. I checked TAFL but I have seen no changes as of this writing. Any ideas?

Sounds like static when they key the mic. Would that be something like DMR?

463.16250 - DMR - DCC-1

 

[SatHunter]

463.16250 - DMR - DCC-1

Thank you very much lineman! Been trying to figure it out myself on SDR# without much success. So what would you suggest to receive this DMR signal?
Software or radio?

 

[lineman230]

Thank you very much lineman! Been trying to figure it out myself on SDR# without much success. So what would you suggest to receive this DMR signal?
Software or radio?

I use DSD+ Fastlane for these type of signals once i find them. I typically use a USB SDR/software or a scanner to find signals that are not listed anywhere. I then check them out with DSD+ if they are digital.

 

[SatHunter]

I use DSD+ Fastlane for these type of signals once i find them. I typically use a usb sdr/software or a scanner to find signals that are not listed anywhere. I then check them out with DSD+ if they are digital.

Many thanks! I’ve downloaded DSD+ a while back so I’ll have to try to install it & get familiar with the settings

463.16250 - DMR - DCC-1

I set up DSD+ & virtual audio cable with SDR# & it tries to decode the signal but I’m getting a ton of errors. They aren’t encrypted are they? Maybe it a configuration error

 

[mciupa]

You are not doing yourself any favors with that type of set up which almost ten years old. Consider a one time lifetime subscription to DSDPlus Fast Lane and you will see a great difference.

 

[SatHunter]

You are not doing yourself any favors with that type of set up which almost ten years old. Consider a one time lifetime subscription to DSDPlus Fast Lane and you will see a great difference.

Thank you for the advice. I definitely have Fast Lane on my buy list. I just want to make sure the signal is receivable before I make the investment

 

[lineman230]

Many thanks! I’ve downloaded DSD+ a while back so I’ll have to try to install it & get familiar with the settings


I set up DSD+ & virtual audio cable with SDR# & it tries to decode the signal but I’m getting a ton of errors. They aren’t encrypted are they? Maybe it a configuration error

The signal is not encrypted and is very strong at my receiving station.

 

[SatHunter]

463.16250 - DMR - DCC-1

I’ve been monitoring this on and off for the past week. It is Regina Public Schools not First Canada. First Canada is still M.I.A.

 

[lineman230]

I’ve been monitoring this on and off for the past week. It is Regina Public Schools not First Canada. First Canada is still M.I.A.

TX

463.12500 FM

Regina, sk

FirstCanada ULC

I am hearing analog FM activity this morning on this frequency again. I am assuming this is First Canada, as its the frequency assigned to them and its definitely school bus activity.

 

[SatHunter]

I noticed some time ago that they seemed to have gone back to the old analog system for some reason. At the time when this frequency went silent I heard them being instructed to use the “blue radio” on certain days but even the drivers don’t know the frequency or format they are using

 

[lineman230]

I noticed some time ago that they seemed to have gone back to the old analog system for some reason. At the time when this frequency went silent I heard them being instructed to use the “blue radio” on certain days but even the drivers don’t know the frequency or format they are using

I can confirm they where using a digital signal but they are no longer. They must have had problems with their FM system and or didn't like the digital system. Only time will tell, but I would hate to be one of those dispatch people that deal with all the bus traffic.