Broadcast reception problem

[BrianFromSAC]

For the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing audio quality difficulty for the Sacramento metro fire department broadcasting. It is barely audible and just sounds like a scanner running in the background. Can anyone help me address this issue.

 

[flythunderbird]

Based on the feed page's status message, the provider is aware of the problem and is trying to address it -

Several reports of poor audio. Aware of the issue and believed to be a hardware issue with the computer. Trying to get it resolved ASAP.

 

[fdtmh]

My feed is garbled. I used the free Broadcastify app for years and it was always clear. I just upgraded to the premium, Hoping it would be clearer, but it’s still garbled. Any suggestions?

 

[flythunderbird]

My feed is garbled. I used the free Broadcastify app for years and it was always clear. I just upgraded to the premium, Hoping it would be clearer, but it’s still garbled. Any suggestions?

Can you clarify what you mean by "my feed"? Do you mean "the feed that I provide," or "the feed that I listen to"? If it's a feed that you listen to, then the feed provider has an issue which needs addressed and the feed provider may not be aware of the issue. Which feed is it?

Subscription status has no bearing on feed quality.

 

[fdtmh]

Garbled feed

It’s a feed that I listen to “Colorado Springs fire and EMS.”

 

[flythunderbird]

It’s a feed that I listen to “Colorado Springs fire and EMS.”

Great, thank you. I pulled up the feed, and the description states:

Please note: This radio network is moving to a "simulcasted" system. Due to this change, there may be times when the audio is somewhat garbled.

Here's a discussion of what simulcast distortion, which is what you are hearing:

https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Simulcast_digital_distortion

The feed provider will need to make some changes on his end to clear up the garbled audio, but he is aware of the problem. There's nothing you can do on your end, sorry ...

 

[fdtmh]

Garbled feed

Thanks so much for the info. Looks like I may need to by a scanner that is equipped to deal with that issue.

 

[ka3jjz]

Apart from the recently released Uniden SDS100 (it's too early to tell if it will work on all simulcasted systems) there are no scanners on the market that can deal with simulcasted systems properly

Mike

 

[fdtmh]

Simulcast systems

Thanks Mike, I actually researched this item and it looks promising. I’ll keep checking this forum to see how people like it.

 

[W8RMH]

I recommend a directional antenna to deal with simulcast distortion. I use a BCD996XT for my feed by using an indoor yagi antenna aimed at one of the sites and it works very well.

 

[Citywide173]

Apart from the recently released Uniden SDS100 (it's too early to tell if it will work on all simulcasted systems) there are no scanners on the market that can deal with simulcasted systems properly

Mike

No scanners, but the Unication G4 or G5 is also a viable option.