Mobile DTRS
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Scan-Denver
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Nice - are you getting one ?
waiting
im gonna wait till
they show up on ebay and sell for 375 like i got my 96 price at......
maybe wait till somthing else comes out,in a few years..since pitkin and garfeild is mainly vhf for along time coming...save up for a new and improved unit down the line,who knows.
im gonna wait till
they show up on ebay and sell for 375 like i got my 96 price at......
maybe wait till somthing else comes out,in a few years..since pitkin and garfeild is mainly vhf for along time coming...save up for a new and improved unit down the line,who knows.
Scan-Denver
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logitec said:
Good Point !
BobWeb
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Anybody know just how much 700 is currently in use here and what the future plans are?
It's in very limited use right now. They're probably basically testing it. It probably doesn't work that well since they aren't even using cleared spectrum. There's still a TV station sharing the spectrum. Why they did that is still beyond me (because there is clear spectrum available).
I would just hate to spend money on a nice new scanner and have them start using 700 more extensively. It's not too hard to belive that that's their plan. Some of the sites block already and 800 channels are hard to come by now since everyone and their brother moved to 800.
I would just hate to spend money on a nice new scanner and have them start using 700 more extensively. It's not too hard to belive that that's their plan. Some of the sites block already and 800 channels are hard to come by now since everyone and their brother moved to 800.
BobWeb
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That was my thinking as well. I'd really like to get a BC346T when they come out, but I'm scared that it may not do 700. On the other hand, maybe Colorado isn't planning to move into the 700 range for awhile. Guess I need a crystal ball here.
rckydenver
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Anyone else thinking about getting this Pro-2096?? I just finish doing my taxes with turbotax, getting a pretty good refund and leening towards it..Guess it would be nice to get a base model again instead of handhelds.
Yep, soon as my buddy lets me know that it is here!! Cant wait!!
Eric
Eric
rckydenver
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>>What about the concern it does not cover 700MHz control channels and the Greenwood Village DTRS site also has some 700MHz channels active??
Jim<[/quote<< That true Jim, did'nt think to much about that!! Like BobWeb said above really need a crystal ball here. Guess i was just wanting to spend some money.. Need a vaction that for sure :lol:
Jim<[/quote<< That true Jim, did'nt think to much about that!! Like BobWeb said above really need a crystal ball here. Guess i was just wanting to spend some money.. Need a vaction that for sure :lol:
luke-1
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I ordered mine Friday. I can't see 700Mhz. becoming a big issue in Colorado. The agencies currently on the State DTRS have spent their money for their current set-up. At the very minimum, I would say we wouldn't lose the agencies that we can monitor now. Now for states that don't currently have a State system in place, this could be an issue.
That's my thoughts, and hopes anyway.
Luke
That's my thoughts, and hopes anyway.
Luke
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luke-1 said:
Noticed that your profile on the left shows you in Parker. Douglas County has stated that they will be going to 700 MHz.
Agencies with XTS5000 or Astro Spectra+ radios have 700 capability allready. In fact any agencies that have moved to DTRS in the past year are most likely to have 700 capability. In my area Weld County Ambulance carry 5K's.
Smoky Hill, Greenwood and "DTB" (Glendale/S. Colorado blvd) have 700 MHz channels on the air allready. While no sites have 700 control channels at this time it is a possibility in the future.
Something else to consider if and when the 800 MHz restructuring begins in this region it will be a lot easier to have 700 MHz channels allready in place on the current sites while the 800 side is being retuned.
700 MHz use is a reality here. Sorry the pro-2096 is obosolete right out of the box for anyone considering it for long term use.
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Another possibility is that the new fixed equipment being bought for the build out of the West Slope will be 700 Mhz equipment and will go to the Front Range where there is more frequency congestion. The Front Range equipment would then go to the West Slope for the build out. Right now it is too early to tell how the (NEXTEL) frequency reassignments will enter into the picture though.
rfburns said:
Congestion? Has anyone watched Thordin or Golden using pro96com logging software? Those two sites especially operate at about 98% frequently and about 5 times per/day go busy so who ever tries to key up is not able to affliate.
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rckydenver
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Pro-2096 located at RS
Just visted RadioShack website and enter the zip code of Arvada and shows that the RadioShack of Northglenn in Stock, I did call to verify and the lady i talk to says there is ONE its a floor model and it is for sale..The location of the store is on 421 W. 104..Well if i was'nt leaving for work in about 20min. i would be half temped.. Maybe tomorrow?!? Wish i had my tax refund..
Just visted RadioShack website and enter the zip code of Arvada and shows that the RadioShack of Northglenn in Stock, I did call to verify and the lady i talk to says there is ONE its a floor model and it is for sale..The location of the store is on 421 W. 104..Well if i was'nt leaving for work in about 20min. i would be half temped.. Maybe tomorrow?!? Wish i had my tax refund..
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Re: Pro-2096 located at RS
Before you spend $500 you may want to read the post from UPMAN (2nd message from the top)
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=17995&start=210
Up to 400 systems. 20 scan lists of 10 TG's each for a total of 200 TG's per system. Lots of potential with the prelimary pre-cert specs.
Sure it's a handheld but all indications at this point are that it will have 700 MHz trunking. And DTRS is heading toward it.
Phil.
Before you spend $500 you may want to read the post from UPMAN (2nd message from the top)
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=17995&start=210
Up to 400 systems. 20 scan lists of 10 TG's each for a total of 200 TG's per system. Lots of potential with the prelimary pre-cert specs.
Sure it's a handheld but all indications at this point are that it will have 700 MHz trunking. And DTRS is heading toward it.
Phil.
BobWeb
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Yep, that's the good news I was hoping for. Damn, guess I'll have to fork over some more dough for the 346T when it comes out. Be nice to have a scanner with some of those cool features plus the ability to monitor the State 800. Very cool.
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