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Static on Baofeng BF-F8HP

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byaeger

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Hello, I have a Baofeng BF-F8HP Which I purchased from Amazon.com, and I programmed my local police Which happens to be Tracy, California in San Joaquin county, and all I get is static, It says the tone is 830 NAC but I dont know what that means? Any assistance what so ever will be great. Thanks.
 

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830 NAC is a network access code. That means your PD is using APCO P25 digital mode. The radio you bought receives analog FM only. It is not capable of receiving P25 digital. You aren't hearing static; that's what a digital signal sounds like on an analog receiver.
 

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And a good reason to avoid CCRs if wanting to scan. Do a review of CB, MURs FRS/GMRS and Amateur Radio if the desire is to transmit to others. Review scanners for listening to Police, Fire that are not encrypted
 
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