P25 voice

[MasterPo]

why does the p25 sound so fake more like a computer generated voice or do I have something set up wrong ??

BILL

N2YQC

 

[rk911]

cuz in a way it it computer-generated. you'll get used to it.

 

[marksmith]

After a while you will find it easier to understand than analog because the noise goes away and you get used to the digital voice.

I don't even think about it anymore unless I see a post like this.

 

[MasterPo]

Ok thanks guys just have to get use to it


Bill

 

[Cognomen]

You might have marginal signal strength. I use P25 and it sounds natural on both ends, like analog but cleaner. Sounds like the other person is right next to me. That's with a Motorola XTL5000 and a Kenwood NX-5800; default audio settings, simplex or repeater.

 

[tvengr]

why does the p25 sound so fake more like a computer generated voice or do I have something set up wrong ??

What scanner are your using?

 

[MasterPo]

using SDS100

 

[tvengr]

There are no P25 decoding adjustments on the SDS scanners.

 

[nessnet]

why does the p25 sound so fake more like a computer generated voice or do I have something set up wrong ??

BILL

N2YQC

Analog - static when signal drops
DIGITAL - garbled when the signal drops.

Nature of the beast......

 

[mmisk]

I find that cellphones sound poor, but still happy to have one when I am on the road etc.

 

[IAmSixNine]

Analog - static when signal drops
DIGITAL - garbled when the signal drops.

Nature of the beast......

Dont forget that on digital signals, even strong ones, if there is near by interference it can cause signal degradation aka garbled audio as well.

 

[litterbox99]

I had to buy an SDS200 when the LEO's switched over P25 PII about 4 months ago...

Yeah, it's different to listen to when your used to analog. Sounds artificial.

I didn't like the way it sounded, so I ran the speaker out through a Heil PRAS,

then to a stereo amp & a pair of Polk Audio bookshelf speakers.

This way I can shape the sound so its clear.

I also use the Heil with my Flex 1500 SDR to pull stuff out of the mud ;-)