Problem monitoring Columbus Fire on MARCS-IP...

[yfdgricker]

Hi all,

Is anyone in the Columbus area picking up any other talkgroups for Columbus Fire on MARCS-IP besides the automated dispatch channel? I'm using a BCD436HP and I'm in the city limits. I'm picking up the Automated Dispatch talkgroup fine (TG57002) but absolutely no other traffic on any of the other talkgroups in the system. I've dumped the programming and reprogrammed the radio twice with no luck. Just wondered if I was missing something obvious.

I tried searching the forums and google with no luck.

Thanks in advance!

 

[W8RMH]

I receive all their channels, about as well as the dispatch.

In the menu under "System Types" make sure "Fire Tac" is turned on.

 

[yfdgricker]

I think that might have been it. I got one communication on a med talk group channel. That is one more communication than I had before.

 

[yfdgricker]

i learned something new about my 436HP tonight. Thanks much sir. I'll monitor tomorrow and see if I get more fire traffic.

 

[n8dhw]

Make sure all fire service types are selected under Service Types. Or go to RR database to see how they have the Talkgroups classified for Service Type.


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[yfdgricker]

Yes, that was the problem. I knew it had to be something simple since I was getting some traffic loud and clear. I had the service type for Fire-Tac set to off. Thanks everyone.

 

[Chief580]

Hi all, Can't figure out the problem went clear downtown Col and still not getting any off the CPD or CFD since it been on MARCS-IP. Still get osp with no problem. Any help would be great thanks Kevin

 

[n8dhw]

What scanner are you using and what site where you monitoring?


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[Chief580]

HP 1 Trying to listen to Col FD and PD have no problem with OSP or SO

 

[n8dhw]

Are you using the Full DB or using Favorites list?


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[KD8DVR]

HP 1 Trying to listen to Col FD and PD have no problem with OSP or SO

What SITE are you listening to? You must monitor Columbus CITY to get CPD and CFD.

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[traumacop]

Hi all, Can't figure out the problem went clear downtown Col and still not getting any off the CPD or CFD since it been on MARCS-IP. Still get osp with no problem. Any help would be great thanks Kevin

Chief580,

I think it's because of simulcast system. I have noticed a big difference in my radios picking up the "Columbus City" sites(s). My 325P2 & 996P2 picks it up no problem from Groveport. My 396 & 996 are useless on "Columbus City", but only on this site(s), even when I drive back toward Licking county. I'm going to take my 536, 436, HP2 & RadioShack scanners next shift, take A pic/video of the comparison and post my results. I have even tried different antennas and using the attenuation, no difference.

I think OSP affiliates with the standard MARCS sites, Franklin County, Bixby, Columbus, & Grove City since they are a true statewide MARCS user.

I may have a bunch of equipment for sale depending on my results.



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[firecatohio]

I use a pro-688 with a external antenna when I'm at work. I pick up MECC and the coirs systems ok depending on where I'm at as well as the CFD channels. I've noticed depending on where I am is what I'm picking up. IE, when I'm in grove city I'm getting southern Battalion channels along with plain twp, Hamilton and whatever. When I'm in upper area I'm getting northern channels etc.

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[KD8DVR]

I'm in Polaris. I've tweaked my antennas to where every system in my area is very good to perfect. I also am in a fixed location. Its all about antennas and location.

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[traumacop]

Chief580,

I think it's because of simulcast system. I have noticed a big difference in my radios picking up the "Columbus City" sites(s). My 325P2 & 996P2 picks it up no problem from Groveport. My 396 & 996 are useless on "Columbus City", but only on this site(s), even when I drive back toward Licking county. I'm going to take my 536, 436, HP2 & RadioShack scanners next shift, take A pic/video of the comparison and post my results. I have even tried different antennas and using the attenuation, no difference.

I think OSP affiliates with the standard MARCS sites, Franklin County, Bixby, Columbus, & Grove City since they are a true statewide MARCS user.

I may have a bunch of equipment for sale depending on my results.



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OK, I finally got a comparison. I have to say the 396xt did slightly better sitting in the window compared to walking around the station. I stopped carrying it for the 325p2 because of how much it cut out. The 436hp seemed to do the best.

Again, this is only on the Columbus City simulcast sites. All do good on independent sites.

I can't get any of my mobile to lock onto the Columbus City system, even with attenuation and a stubby antenna on the back of the radio.

https://youtu.be/nRQpqAPbYdA


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[firecatohio]

Well then which one ya selling lol

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