PhillyPhoto
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Does anyone out there have a list of who actually uses a VHF smartnet/smartzone system? I've never come across one, and haven't seen any in the database.
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VHF Motorola Systems?
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Bell Mobility Fleetnet in Ontario, Canada is comprised of 4 individual Smartzone systems.
PhillyPhoto
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any systems in the US?
I don't know.
I would start by taking a look at some of the larger States and see what they are using for their Statewide systems.
I would start by taking a look at some of the larger States and see what they are using for their Statewide systems.
Thayne said:
South Dakota is a Motorola system, but Wyoming is an APCO P-25 system, not Motorola. Idaho is a 700 MHz P-25 system, didn't see any VHF trunking.
LuiePL asked specifically about Motorola SmartZone or SmartNet...
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jim202
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There are a number of states that have or are int process of installing a VHF
trunking system. The state of Virginia is one. It has a couple of areas of the state
up and working on the new system. They call it STARS. You will get mixed
answers if you talk with state people about how it is working. For the most part
it will provide better service and coverage over what is there now.
Jim
trunking system. The state of Virginia is one. It has a couple of areas of the state
up and working on the new system. They call it STARS. You will get mixed
answers if you talk with state people about how it is working. For the most part
it will provide better service and coverage over what is there now.
Jim
LuiePL said:
fmon
Silent Key Jan. 14, 2012
However, STARS is P25, not smartnet/zone. It works very well on non-dispatch talkgroups which don't process simultaneous MDT data. PITA for those that do (mostly dispatch).jim202 said:
hankv
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US Federal Govt. IWIN system in Seattle, WA.
mancow said:
That's a P-25 system, not Motorola...
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DaveH
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Mike_Oxlong said:
System IDs 782d, 822f, 8230, 8231, and one more we don't know yet.
Also, Hydro-Quebec, System ID 4e2a; CREST system in Victoria BC (9215).
None of these in the U.S. of course.
Dave
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Right, you are.
ChrisP said:
PhillyPhoto
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OK, I was just wondering because some of the VHF radios I've seen on ebay have smartzone, omni link etc in the flash codes, and I've never really come across any systems, thatnks for the info.
jparks29
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Most VHF trunked non-P25 systems I've seen have been portable trunked systems set up for temporary use by 'those' agencies.... specifically WHCA and USSS...
There is also the SS training center in beltsville,MD which is VHF trunked, they ran a LOT of crypto..
There is also the SS training center in beltsville,MD which is VHF trunked, they ran a LOT of crypto..
PhillyPhoto
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You can simulcast the original transmissions, but it kind of defeats the purpose of encryption to repeat them in the clear
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