APD Changeover
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You're going to need one of the latest digital scanners from Uniden or GRE that supports 700MHz P25 Trunking.
Well, depending on the scanner, it might come with the computer cable or not. Then you need to download/install software, which some is free and others are paid versions. Then programmed it with your own stuff or get a membership to this website and it'll help save time by loading a pretty good portion of what you'll likely want anyway.
At this point, you're going to have to experiment and ask more specific questions. You can read through the old threads and archives, etc.
At this point, you're going to have to experiment and ask more specific questions. You can read through the old threads and archives, etc.
sanitaire
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new too this great forum, wish I would have read a bit. I have a old undiden bct8 that quit picking up the local police in anchorage. it was a free scanner. my uncle gave me a bct15x for christmas. I orderd a cord too hook too my computer. is my scanner usless? thanks for the help. colin.
The BCTX15 is a really good scanner, however, is an analog only one. To listen to the new 700MHz P25 digital system that most of the Anchorage Municipality migrated to, you'll need one of these models:
Uniden BCD996XT (Mobile)
Uniden BCD396XT (Portable)
Uniden HP-1 (Mobile)
GRE PSR-600 (Mobile)
GRE PSR-500 (Portable)
GRE PSR-800 (Portable)
There's other models, some older ones that would still work and would be cheaper to buy used.
There's a starting point for your research and maybe ask other questions.
Uniden BCD996XT (Mobile)
Uniden BCD396XT (Portable)
Uniden HP-1 (Mobile)
GRE PSR-600 (Mobile)
GRE PSR-500 (Portable)
GRE PSR-800 (Portable)
There's other models, some older ones that would still work and would be cheaper to buy used.
There's a starting point for your research and maybe ask other questions.
sanitaire
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thanks for the info kikito. can I do anything with my older uniden bct8? looks like I will be looking for a digital style scanner on sale. I have some relatives in the bellingham area I will have them keep a look out, they're good and finding deals.
Radio shack pro-106 and 197 (base/mobile) are also good.
Yep, I forgot about those too.
BCT8 can still serve you good if you're interested in listening to more than just public safety and fire. The old AWARN system is still online, and has city buses and general utilities. You can use it to listen to air traffic control (if you're in the range) or Alaska railroad. Some valley agencies like areawide ems and fire are still on conventional analog. So it's not a total doorstop just yet.
mainetrunk
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Hi guys-East coast Mainer here, always wonderred what systems you guys got out there. I heard somewhere sp went p25 w/encryption. Our state is doing it's dangdest to put together its very 1st p25 trunking statewide. Running the 160.s.. I got p25 conventional right next to me-conventional systems-w/encr... Some of them..Maine towns are still straight vhf analog. Sp as well--csq at that.. I see these towns in your state where power goes thru heck to get to towns-was wonderring if you guys had -bad spots-Limitted scanning--mountains,,Most trunking systems within 70 miles of me are analog..Including Portland Maine..P.S---Ive been offshore---I feel your fishermens pain....
Based on what I've heard on the scanner and been told by a friend (who works for APD), APD 1 (North Dispatch), APD 2 (Utility/NCIC), and APD 3 (South Dispatch) are not encrypted. Everything else is (or soon will be) encrypted.
kl1el
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APD digital scanner online
You can listen to APD/AFD via Shoutcast before committing to a purchase, just search for anchorage:
anchorage Radio Stations - Free Internet Radio
You can listen to APD/AFD via Shoutcast before committing to a purchase, just search for anchorage:
anchorage Radio Stations - Free Internet Radio
sanitaire
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uniden home patrol
for about a year the scanner worked great. a bit ago it started too stop at a local police frequincy but no sound. I thought by getting this scanner I would be able too pick up the new digital stuff. do I need a software upgrade? thanks for the help. colin anchorage alaska...
for about a year the scanner worked great. a bit ago it started too stop at a local police frequincy but no sound. I thought by getting this scanner I would be able too pick up the new digital stuff. do I need a software upgrade? thanks for the help. colin anchorage alaska...
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That is because the channel is now running encryption. You will see it appear on your radio since the initial inbound/outbound packets are not encrypted, but you won't unsquelch since that scanner can't decode the signal. No need for an upgrade, you just won't be able to hear police traffic from here on out. But they do have it set up on the internet on a delay.
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