Washington Forum

[tbs12sam]

Originally Posted by jeremym70

What trunked system?

The Frequency I am referring to is T 40912, and is used by the Cowlitz/Wakahikum Narcotics Task Force as well as teams from surounding counties.. Used primarly for survailance and undercover operations..

[WSPS]

AREA
LOCAL
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, USA
MOBILE
Primary - King, Pierce & Thurston Counties.
Secondary - Surrounding counties.

MONITOR
LOCAL & MOBILE
-PCSO (EAST/WEST)
-WSP (SEATTLE SOUTH/TACOMA/EAST PIERCE/OLYMPIA PATROLS)

SCANNERS
LOCAL
UNIDEN BearTracker 800 BCT7 - Purchased recently from local Craigslist ad $25
MOBILE
UNIDEN TrunkTracker II BCT15 (NOT "X") - Purchased years ago from RS $250ish?!?

Locally I listen primarily to keep abreast on whats happening around my family! Safety is paramount!

Mobily (is that a word? :biggrin: ) I listen to what ever select areas I am in which covers all of King, Pierce & Thruston counties, primarily SO & WSP (for lack of programming knowledge) for traffic updates (Incredible time saving tool) and to know what areas to avoid for pursuits, violence & stray bullets and also to monitor local AMBERs!

Would appreciate insight from those in the know on the following topics:

1.
Configuring Live Teamspeak 3 Feeds via Desktop PC running WIN7
-Have Leased dedicated private commercial server in Seattle - 24/7
-One channel contains links to a few LiveFeeds from this site
-Looking to remove links and create Direct Live Feeds from my BCT7 (otheres as I can acquire them) via PC
-Primarily with setting up multiple feeds through one PC e.i. sound cards/mixers/switches etc.

2.
Configuring Outside Antenna (Prefer inexpensive methods, incuding DIY, that produce best results)
-To feed the BCT7 (others as I can acquire them)
-Current location is Lakewood, WA
-Elevation is estimated at 297-300ft

3.
Best Results/Low Cost Mobile Antenna Suggetions
-Vehicle is paid for ...open to ALL mount type options
-Low Profile a plus, Covert would be best!

4.
Interested in DIY sollutions for boosting Sprint AirCard Signal strength
-both Locally (when power/internet service goes out)
-& while MOBILE!

5.
Hands-On instruction on programming trunk groups for the BCT15. Free dinner is certainly not out of the question!!! Any of you local smart guys hungry? :biggrin:

[jeremym70]

Originally Posted by tbs12sam

The Frequency I am referring to is T 40912, and is used by the Cowlitz/Wakahikum Narcotics Task Force as well as teams from surounding counties.. Used primarly for survailance and undercover operations..

If you are talking about this system Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) Trunking System, Vancouver, Multi-State - Scanner Frequencies
It shows that 40912 is a patch from the 800 system over to Cowlitz County VHF sheriff frequency.

[pentestscribble]

Just joined yesterday, I am new to the hobby but just bought a Uniden SC230 on a whim. I am in Seattle, King county, Ballard area.

After purchasing the SC230 on amazon(arrives Thursday!) I found it might not be the best for me since it doesn't do trunking, but oh well. I would like to eventually get a handheld that can listen to local PD/EMS/Fire/Metro Coaches. Got any recommendations or do you think the SC230 will last me awhile?

[lowboy654]

Originally Posted by pentestscribble

Just joined yesterday, I am new to the hobby but just bought a Uniden SC230 on a whim. I am in Seattle, King county, Ballard area.

After purchasing the SC230 on amazon(arrives Thursday!) I found it might not be the best for me since it doesn't do trunking, but oh well. I would like to eventually get a handheld that can listen to local PD/EMS/Fire/Metro Coaches. Got any recommendations or do you think the SC230 will last me awhile?

Hows that scanner working for you, for our area you will need a trunking scanner.

[pentestscribble]

Originally Posted by lowboy654

Hows that scanner working for you, for our area you will need a trunking scanner.

I have been listening to the metro busses at work, I can't seem to pick them up consistently at home. Other than that and random hits every once in awhile I'm not getting too much. I'm looking at the
Uniden BCD396XT Handheld TrunkTracker IV, but will probably have to wait a month to bite the bullet.

[lowboy654]

Yup, I would think for our area you need a trunking type scanner, I don't think you will need a digital scanner as most of the stuff in our area is encrypted, so you could spend far less, just a good analog scanner Will work fine, and the cost will be far less then a 396.

[gmt48]

I joined RR in Dec 2011 so I guess I’ve been remiss about sounding off here. Several of you have responded to questions I’ve had already and for that I’m grateful.

USER ID: gmt48

LOCAL AREA:
Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, USA

MONITOR:
-Gig Harbor PD/FD
-Pierce County Sheriff West
-Washington State Patrol West
- Kitsap County Sheriff
- CB when on the highways

RADIO
GRECOM PSR310 Scanner

SOFTWARE:
PSREdit 310

[nickcarr]

Originally Posted by pentestscribble

I have been listening to the metro busses at work, I can't seem to pick them up consistently at home. Other than that and random hits every once in awhile I'm not getting too much. I'm looking at the
Uniden BCD396XT Handheld TrunkTracker IV, but will probably have to wait a month to bite the bullet.

Return the SC230 and buy the Uniden 346XT scanner. It's cheaper than the 230. It's the same as the 396XT but without the P25 digital ability.

KC Metro is transitioning to digital trunking. It's currently active but can only be monitored with the GRE PSR-800 scanner. It's presumed at some point (Q4 2012) they will terminate their current 452 Mhz frequencies.

If you're really into KC Metro Transit then you'll need the PSR-800.