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briandf

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Saginaw TownshipScanner Reception Problem

I am new to this so please bear with me. I just bought a Radio Shack 197 digital scanner and am getting very choppy (if any) reception in the Center & State St. area where my home is. Radio Shack store in that area reports same. When I take the scanner to work location (Court & Michigan area) it works fine. Radio Shack employee thinks problem is with repeater (???). Outside antenna was no help. Need help please!!
 

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Tg 1639

I think this might be Owosso hospital's HEARN. Called MD-1 by Twin Twp. Ambulance, and were discussing with a doctor termination of efforts to revive a heart attack victim, vital signs (lack of), and protocols. Not familiar enough with that area to know likely hospital they would communicate with.
 

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Tg 1854

90% sure this is Haithco Park. I am just not sure if other parks use it or not. There is a lot of communication with Haithco supervisor, talk about opening restrooms, gates, etc.
 

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I was unaware of concerts. I have heard this TG 1854 fairly active the past coupple of days and have heard the phrase "Haithco supervisor" a few times. I just have not monitored it enough to know if it exclusive for Haithco or if it is a general parks group. There was a post in the MPSCS forum about traffic on the same TG referring to buses.
 

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1854 covers Immerman Park also. Probably is Saginaw Township Parks TG. Also, 2203 is Tittabawassee Twp police admin..
 

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So with the fact I have had numerous others email me off my website about Saginaw's digital system the same thing as I experience here. That is, sound quality isnt the greatest.Is this what you'll are experiencing too?
Now compared tn the state system, much better. I have a bcd396t, 396xt and a 996t.

Easier to Read BCD396T/UBCD396T Digital Scanner Manual
Easier to Read BCD996T/UBCD996T Digital Scanner Manual
http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/161997-p25-settings.html
I have gone in and adjusted p25 levels on these that have helped but I still will get error rates anywhere from 5 to 70+ on the same conversation, it generally will jump around a lot and then sometimes 15 or less. On the state I normally get error rates less than 5 and generally 0.
 

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MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION 09-17-09 Meeting Minutes

RADIO GRANT: Mr. Riesinger stated that the Airport has been selected to receive a Department of Homeland Security Public Safety Interoperability Communication (PSIC) grant. This grant will allow MBS to replace the existing radio equipment that is beyond its useful life with 800 mhz digital radios that can be utilized as part of a statewide emergency communications network. These new radios will provide much improved capabilities for both internal and inter-agency communications. They will enable the airport to effectively combine two of the existing radio systems into one and utilize existing antenna infrastructure that is owned, operated, and maintained by the Michigan State Police, therefore, the airport will no longer need to maintain expensive radio receivers, repeaters, and transmitters in-house. Using these radios on a daily basis will also help to better familiarize personnel to the Saginaw County Emergency Communications plan.

As part of this grant, MBS will receive 26 800 mhz digital radios, radio programming, and accessories. Based on information submitted during the grant process, the airport is authorized for a project total of up to $104,510.00 and the grant will pay for 80%, leaving a maximum local match of $20,902.00. The actual amount of the project will be dependent upon the final order and yet to be determined final state contract pricing for the multi-agency order. However, while working with the consultant who is administering the grant for this region, the amount is now closer to $17,000 for the airport share because of the downsizing of the program. Funds were budgeted for radio improvements in 2009 and are available in the capital budget for this project.

_MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION 07-16-09 MEETING MINUTES

Radio Grant: Mr. Riesinger stated that earlier this week he was notified that MBS has been selected to receive a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Safety Interoperability Communication (PSIC) grant. This is a great opportunity that will enable the airport to upgrade the existing equipment that is beyond its useful life with 800 mhz digital radios that can be utilized as part of a statewide emergency communications network.

As part of this grant, MBS will receive 34 800 mhz digital radios, radio programming, and accessories. The total cost for the project is $104,510 and the grant will pay 80%, leaving a local match of $20,903. Funds were budgeted for radio improvements in 2009 and are available in the capital budget.

A formal agreement or paperwork have not been received for processing this grant but staff wanted to notify the Commission of this development and note that an exhibit will be prepared for next month’s Commission meeting.
Mr. Krygier asked about the number of radios. Mr. Riesinger explained that these radios will be used by ARFF, maintenance, custodial personnel, management, and also the deputy. The added functionality is that it is part of the Michigan State Police system. Saginaw County 911 is making the transition to this radio along with all mutual aid departments in Saginaw County. Midland and Bay County is also involved in various stages of this transition. The goal is to test this radio on a regional basis at the tri-annual emergency exercise next spring.
 

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I am new to this so please bear with me. I just bought a Radio Shack 197 digital scanner and am getting very choppy (if any) reception in the Center & State St. area where my home is. Radio Shack store in that area reports same. When I take the scanner to work location (Court & Michigan area) it works fine. Radio Shack employee thinks problem is with repeater (???). Outside antenna was no help. Need help please!!

Brian I live in the same area and I have the same problem.
 

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It's just a function of your scanner/antenna/location. It is not a problem with the repeater. Do a search on "CQPSK" here and you'll find more info.
 

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MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION 09-17-09 Meeting Minutes

RADIO GRANT: Mr. Riesinger stated that the Airport has been selected to receive a Department of Homeland Security Public Safety Interoperability Communication (PSIC) grant. This grant will allow MBS to replace the existing radio equipment that is beyond its useful life with 800 mhz digital radios that can be utilized as part of a statewide emergency communications network. These new radios will provide much improved capabilities for both internal and inter-agency communications. They will enable the airport to effectively combine two of the existing radio systems into one and utilize existing antenna infrastructure that is owned, operated, and maintained by the Michigan State Police, therefore, the airport will no longer need to maintain expensive radio receivers, repeaters, and transmitters in-house. Using these radios on a daily basis will also help to better familiarize personnel to the Saginaw County Emergency Communications plan.

As part of this grant, MBS will receive 26 800 mhz digital radios, radio programming, and accessories. Based on information submitted during the grant process, the airport is authorized for a project total of up to $104,510.00 and the grant will pay for 80%, leaving a maximum local match of $20,902.00. The actual amount of the project will be dependent upon the final order and yet to be determined final state contract pricing for the multi-agency order. However, while working with the consultant who is administering the grant for this region, the amount is now closer to $17,000 for the airport share because of the downsizing of the program. Funds were budgeted for radio improvements in 2009 and are available in the capital budget for this project.

_MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION 07-16-09 MEETING MINUTES

Radio Grant: Mr. Riesinger stated that earlier this week he was notified that MBS has been selected to receive a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Safety Interoperability Communication (PSIC) grant. This is a great opportunity that will enable the airport to upgrade the existing equipment that is beyond its useful life with 800 mhz digital radios that can be utilized as part of a statewide emergency communications network.

As part of this grant, MBS will receive 34 800 mhz digital radios, radio programming, and accessories. The total cost for the project is $104,510 and the grant will pay 80%, leaving a local match of $20,903. Funds were budgeted for radio improvements in 2009 and are available in the capital budget.

A formal agreement or paperwork have not been received for processing this grant but staff wanted to notify the Commission of this development and note that an exhibit will be prepared for next month’s Commission meeting.
Mr. Krygier asked about the number of radios. Mr. Riesinger explained that these radios will be used by ARFF, maintenance, custodial personnel, management, and also the deputy. The added functionality is that it is part of the Michigan State Police system. Saginaw County 911 is making the transition to this radio along with all mutual aid departments in Saginaw County. Midland and Bay County is also involved in various stages of this transition. The goal is to test this radio on a regional basis at the tri-annual emergency exercise next spring.

Those press releases are about a year old. MBS is probably already on the MPSCS like the rest of Saginaw Co., we just haven't found their talkgroup(s) yet.
 

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TG's 1841 and 1842

These two are used for dispatching Saginaw City Fire. There will be a tone and dispatching information, then units use other TG's for comms. I believe them to be station specific, but do not know how the stations are configured.

Last night on 1841 Engines 1 and 4 were dispatched to a rollover PI at Lapeer and Vets Memorial Parkway.

I have heard on 1842 Engine 2 dispatched before, have no more details.

Maybe someone with some city knowledge can help in getting these assigned correctly?
 

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These two are used for dispatching Saginaw City Fire. There will be a tone and dispatching information, then units use other TG's for comms. I believe them to be station specific, but do not know how the stations are configured.

Last night on 1841 Engines 1 and 4 were dispatched to a rollover PI at Lapeer and Vets Memorial Parkway.

I have heard on 1842 Engine 2 dispatched before, have no more details.

Maybe someone with some city knowledge can help in getting these assigned correctly?

I always thought Saginaw City FD was dispatched on 1656, but I'll program these in and try to confirm.
 

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Identified TG1751

TG 1751 must be the Fire OPS TG for Blumfield Township. Heard Blumfield rescue talking to Chief 2 about an engulfed car fire with 1 minor injury this morning. Had a Saginaw radio ID and was off that system.
 

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Tg 12227

This is definitely a Saginaw Road Commission TG. Best tag maybe work crews? This along with a few other 122XX become active in summer for Saginaw County. Before I make a submission, is there anyone that could give a suggestion for a better tag?
 
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