BCD536 HP Not Receiving Frequency in scan

[krb167]

I have a 536 programmed with a simulcast trunk system with only 2 talkgroups, along with a VHF analog system, with only 2 frequencies. It seems to only receive the first channel in each "zone", if you will, while scanning. Only the 1st talkgroup and only the first VHF frequency. However, when set to manual, the scanner does receive the 2nd channels, so I know they are correct. Thoughts?

 

[tvengr]

Do you have the appropriate service types enabled for all of the frequencies and talkgroups? Also,, check for avoids.

 

[krb167]

Do you have the appropriate service types enabled for all of the frequencies and talkgroups? Also,, check for avoids.

Yeah, I did clear all avoids. I will recheck the service types, thanks.

 

[dave3825]

Can you list the site you programmed in and the 2 talk groups?

 

[Ubbe]

I have a 536 programmed with a simulcast trunk system

If you program a system as trunked it will only receive the first frequency that has control data in a site. Make a second site in that system and move the second frequency there.

But that doesn't explain the analog VHF problem.

Can you copy the favorite list and rename from .hpe to .txt and attach to a post?

/Ubbe

 

[krb167]

If you program a system as trunked it will only receive the first frequency that has control data in a site. Make a second site in that system and move the second frequency there.

But that doesn't explain the analog VHF problem.

Can you copy the favorite list and rename from .hpe to .txt and attach to a post?

/Ubbe

I have no idea how to do this...

 

[dave3825]

You open sentinel and hit file- export to hpe. Select the favorite list in question, and save it, then rename it and upload it here.

 

[krb167]

You open sentinel and hit file- export to hpe. Select the favorite list in question, and save it, then rename it and upload it here.

 

[tvengr]

In both the trunked and conventional systems, the service types are Fire Dispatch and Fire Tac. In the Sentinel profile editor, double check that both Fire Dispatch and Fire Tac service types are enabled. When you first install Sentinel, only Dispatch service types are enabled. The database shows that 159.42 Johnson FG has a 351 DPL Tone. Being in Search will not prevent you from receiving it. You can add the DPL in Sentinel. The only other thing I noticed is that in the trunked system, 851.85 is not listed as an alternate. It can be deleted.

 

[krb167]

I will check on those. I left the DPL off on purpose, because I don't care about having it open. As for the 851.85, it is an alternate CC for that system. Thanks.

In both the trunked and conventional systems, the service types are Fire Dispatch and Fire Tac. In the Sentinel profile editor, double check that both Fire Dispatch and Fire Tac service types are enabled. When you first install Sentinel, only Dispatch service types are enabled. The database shows that 159.42 Johnson FG has a 351 DPL Tone. Being in Search will not prevent you from receiving it. You can add the DPL in Sentinel. The only other thing I noticed is that in the trunked system, 851.85 is not listed as an alternate. It can be deleted.

 

[krb167]

I got it guys, thank you very much for all of your insight. It was the service type. I was using the Butel software and found out how to fix it in Sentinel with all of your help. Thanks again!

 

[tvengr]

As for the 851.85, it is an alternate CC for that system.

If you know that is true, it should be submitted to the database. Being able to help others, such as yourself, depends upon the accuracy of the database.

1 (1)	014 (E)	North Simulcast	Providence	851.150	851.4875	851.850	852.400a	852.675a	852.950	853.2375
				853.5125c	853.6875

 

[wa1lad]

tvengr:

SNE Wiki has VERY accurate RISCON control channel info. Look there if you still question the validity of krb167's post.

Are you able to actually listen to RISCON via RF reception in MD?????

 

[tvengr]

As for the 851.85, it is an alternate CC for that system.

Are you able to actually listen to RISCON via RF reception in MD?????

No! I did not question the validity of krb167's post. The Radio Reference database does not show 851.85 as an alternate. That is why I asked the OP to submit that to the database if that is verified to be true. I just checked the SNE Wiki and it does list that as an alternate. How do you or myself know the source of krb167's information or which database is correct? I need to be able to rely on the RR database for helping members outside of my area. I apologize if it upset you that I solved the OP's problem.

 

[wa1lad]

North Zone

• 10 Frequency Zone
• Confirmations are on the primary RISCON page.

Frequency	Usage
851.1500	Voice & CWID
851.4875	Voice
851.8500	Alt. Control Ch/Voice
852.1500	Voice
852.4000	Alt. Control Ch/Voice
852.6750	Alt. Control Ch/Voice
852.9500	Voice
853.2375	Voice
853.5125	Primary Control Ch/Voice
853.6875	Voice

I'm not upset at all. It's tiresome hearing about what may or may not be correct from someone outside the area where, in this case, RISCON can be monitored via actual RF reception. SNE Wiki is the go-to source of info for the most accurate info for the New England area. I know I have neither the time nor inclination to be updating info on multiple sites. So, any info I have for the New England area is updated on SNE Wiki only.

I shall confirm the above list of CC and Alt CC freqs for the RISCON North Zone as they were read directly from my APX-8000XE's trunking system control channel list. Feel free to update any sites you desire.