gonefishn1
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Are the Anchorage police, fire and EMS frequencies still encrypted?
The database used to separate Anchorage, but they were combined based on the logic that they are all part of the ALMR system. Anchorage is actually a separate trunked system and had limited interoperability with the 150Mhz system. It can be patched through, but direct communication is not possible. Anchorage units can't communicate if they are too far outside their coverage area.
All of the Municipality of Anchorage is part of the Alaska Land Mobile Radio system (ALMR) in the database. This is somewhat confusing. However, the 700Mhz frequencies are the Anchorage system. I would start with the simulcast frequencies and then program only the fire talk groups. If you are a RR member you can easily download the systems and talk groups.
The database used to separate Anchorage, but they were combined based on the logic that they are all part of the ALMR system. Anchorage is actually a separate trunked system and had limited interoperability with the 150Mhz system. It can be patched through, but direct communication is not possible. Anchorage units can't communicate if they are too far outside their coverage area.
Quick question, If I were to get a Uniden BCD436HP scanner would it pick up most APD, Fire, state troopers, ect....--I would like an easy to use scanner and this one seems to fit the bill of just entering your zip code thanks!!
Maybe people in Anchorage could petition the Mayor and general assembly to drop the encryption?