Alabama Interoperable Radio System (was: Alabama First Responder Network)

[medic9351301]

As of now jefferson county is not online

 

[wise871]

Here is a question

Is this a simulcast System.

Am i going to be able to hear mobile in Birmingham

When birmingham goes on line?

Or just birmingham agencies

No. You will only hear traffic in the area your in.


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[medic9351301]

Thanks dan. Thars ashame .
You would think that it would.I was under the
Impression. You would thats what it was for.
Is their a website with any info

 

[garys]

It's a question of channel loading and necessity. There is no need for TGs used in the Birmingham area to be simulcast in other parts of the state unless a unit assigned to that TG happens to be in the area.

Even in Baldwin County, there aren't many TGs that are heard county wide. MedStar, Fire dispatch, and the Sheriff (encrypted) are about it. The The city PDs are not heard on towers that units aren't within range of.

It's not that great for listening, but the systems aren't really designed with scanner users in mind.

Speaking of Baldwin County, and maybe wise871 knows something about it. Last time I was down there I read something about some of the Sheriff wanting the cities and other users to pay more into the system for maintenance and upgrades. There was push back against that idea since the cities felt they were paying enough already.

Baldwin is sort of a mishmash anyway, with LTR trunks, NXDN, 700 Phase 2 and 700 Phase 2. I think there's even some VHF analog left. Not to mention a mix of clear and encrypted departments.

Thanks dan. Thars ashame .
You would think that it would.I was under the
Impression. You would thats what it was for.
Is their a website with any info

 

[wise871]

Here you go Garys. Also read the comments section.
http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2014/07/baldwin_county_wants_help_main.html


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[garys]

Some of those comments are very good. Also, it's not uncommon, in fact it's very common, for public agencies to underestimate or even completely ignore, the costs of ongoing maintenance and replacing things like batteries.

I have to think that there were more cost effective ways to update to narrow band.

Here you go Garys. Also read the comments section.
Baldwin County wants help maintaining $4.5 million radio system | AL.com


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[wise871]

Sort of like the housing market back in the day. Everyone ran out to buy new homes when they were giving out the loans but they were able to afford the maintenance or upkeep the following years.


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[garys]

Oddly enough, the government was involved in that as well.

Sort of like the housing market back in the day. Everyone ran out to buy new homes when they were giving out the loans but they were able to afford the maintenance or upkeep the following years.


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[garys]

I read on another forum that Fairhope PD has moved to the 700 Mhz trunk. Has anyone heard them there?

 

[radiopro52]

The Decatur PD is now on the P25 system. Dispatch is 32120, Channel 2 is 32121. I'm still hearing them on their analog conventional frequency but it wouldn't surprise me if they stop using it soon.

 

[BamaScan]

Poarch Creek Tribal Police in Escambia County, Alabama are now using the new 700 mhz Alabama First Responder System. They are encrypted. Also Ozark, Alabama in Dale County has a new 700 mhz system they are using for Fire and Police. I'm not sure if Ozark is tied into the Statewide System or not.

 

[Metrofire31]

Alabama First Responder Nerwork

If I'm not mistaken, sites are being added in RUSSELL COUNTY as well, at least to be used by the Phenix City public safety agencies.

Metrofire31
Franklin, NC
WQIT636

 

[morganAL]

They are patched in temporarily for some testing purposes. There is no timeline for them moving to the system.

The Decatur PD is now on the P25 system. Dispatch is 32120, Channel 2 is 32121. I'm still hearing them on their analog conventional frequency but it wouldn't surprise me if they stop using it soon.

 

[codeplug]

Calhoun County Simulcast Sites - TDMA

Calhoun County Simulcast Sites, Tower 101 are now broadcasting both Phase 1 Table Identifiers and Phase 2 TDMA Table Identifiers.
The Simulcast Sites are currently operating in Phase 1 mode.
Haven't checked Tower 102 yet but they may also be doing the same.
The sites were upgraded for TDMA capability sometime at the end of the month of June.
Tower Sites 101 & 102 are now connected to Tower 107 in Phenix city.

 

[codeplug]

Talladega & Sylacauga Sites

Tower Sites 102 (Talladega) & 103 (Sylacauga) are now broadcasting both Phase 1 Table Identifiers and Phase 2 TDMA Table Identifiers.
Both Tower Sites are currently operating in Phase 1 mode.

 

[codeplug]

Birmingham 911 District, 700 MHz

This new 700 MHz Site has just been licensed for Birmingham, Jefferson County.
ULS License - Trunked Public Safety 700 MHz License - WQWB435 - BIRMINGHAM 911 DISTRICT
Unsure if it is going to be part of the AFRN system but it's very possible.
Users may want to start listening to these frequencies and report any activity.
Site Frequencies are:
769.281250 / 770.306250 / 770.856250 / 771.356250 / 771.981250 / 772.431250
Emissions are: 8K10F1E, 8K70D1W, 9K80D7W
Power Output is at 100 Watts.
Site Location is Old Tyler Road, Birmingham, AL, Jefferson County
Two new Microwave Site Applications have just been submitted, one for Old Tyler Road and one for Oak Mtn.

 

[bearcat780]

Decatur

What site are you hearing DPD off of? I'm wondering if the Trinity site is carrying their traffic also.

The Decatur PD is now on the P25 system. Dispatch is 32120, Channel 2 is 32121. I'm still hearing them on their analog conventional frequency but it wouldn't surprise me if they stop using it soon.

 

[radiopro52]

What site are you hearing DPD off of? I'm wondering if the Trinity site is carrying their traffic also.

I'm hearing them on the Trinity site. I assume it's countywide.

 

[bearcat780]

Trinity Site Details

Thanks, can anyone confirm that the Trinity site only uses 772.01875 as its control channel? There are no other alternates listed in the table.

I'm hearing them on the Trinity site. I assume it's countywide.

 

[morganAL]

It is not countywide. It is currently restricted to the Flint and Trinity sites.

I'm hearing them on the Trinity site. I assume it's countywide.