ithetwitch
Member
I figured since the Augusta site they started broadcasting their control channel (which is already uploaded to RR)
Augusta County
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ithetwitch
Member
looks like Waynesboro is piggybacking on the Grottoes site from what I can tell.
I got Staunton's info and uploading to the DB at this time.
tglendye
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River- VA
ScanWV
Member
Here’s what Waynesboro has posted to social media:
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The SAW (Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro) Region will be conducting area coverage testing to support their current upgrade to a new P25 Digital Trunked radio system. Radio coverage testing is the process of measuring and verifying the strength and quality of a radio signal to ensure reliable and efficient communication for public safety entities. The testing will also confirm compliance with safety and performance standards.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT THE COMMUNITY?
During the weeks of September 8th, 2025, through September 26th, 2025, there will be vehicles driving throughout the community to test radio equipment. You may see vehicles in the area of your property that stop along the roadway for a few minutes and then move on. These vehicles will be unmarked (no logo or signage) and will have 3 occupants. The testing period for the City of Staunton and City of Waynesboro is expected to be September 8th-12th, and the testing period for the County of Augusta is expected to be September 8th-26th.
During this testing period, there will not be anyone approaching homes on foot or asking residents for any information.
If you see a vehicle that could be involved in the testing but have concerns, contact your local dispatch center on the non-emergency lines listed below:
City of Staunton 540-332-3842
County of Augusta 540-245-5501
City of Waynesboro 540-942-6701
Thank you for your patience as the SAW Region transitions to a new and improved radio system to ensure the safety of our public safety personnel during their day to day and critical incident operations.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The SAW (Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro) Region will be conducting area coverage testing to support their current upgrade to a new P25 Digital Trunked radio system. Radio coverage testing is the process of measuring and verifying the strength and quality of a radio signal to ensure reliable and efficient communication for public safety entities. The testing will also confirm compliance with safety and performance standards.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT THE COMMUNITY?
During the weeks of September 8th, 2025, through September 26th, 2025, there will be vehicles driving throughout the community to test radio equipment. You may see vehicles in the area of your property that stop along the roadway for a few minutes and then move on. These vehicles will be unmarked (no logo or signage) and will have 3 occupants. The testing period for the City of Staunton and City of Waynesboro is expected to be September 8th-12th, and the testing period for the County of Augusta is expected to be September 8th-26th.
During this testing period, there will not be anyone approaching homes on foot or asking residents for any information.
If you see a vehicle that could be involved in the testing but have concerns, contact your local dispatch center on the non-emergency lines listed below:
City of Staunton 540-332-3842
County of Augusta 540-245-5501
City of Waynesboro 540-942-6701
Thank you for your patience as the SAW Region transitions to a new and improved radio system to ensure the safety of our public safety personnel during their day to day and critical incident operations.
ScanWV
Member
Hear testing on talkgroup 64052 today.
ithetwitch
Member
Same here. I’m not bothering on putting that TG into RR until it’s time basically
ScanWV
Member
I would assume this is a simulcast system?
tglendye
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River- VA
I’m not sure at this point, but I believe so.
It is, split into two different cells so there will be 2 simulcast “sites” in the database once they switch over.
tglendye
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River- VA
I see TG’s have made it into the database. Anyone else listening for the system. What’s everyone’s experience with coverage at this time? I’m a little surprised so far. I’m not far away, in southwest Rockingham County, and can barely copy the control channel with my sds100. I’m hoping the coverage increases in my area once the system ramps up. I can go to Bridgewater and other nearby areas and see a better signal.
I have been listening to see if there is any activity and testing over the past week but haven't heard much.
The coverage aspect of this system is very interesting to me. I live a good ways away but have a line of sight to Elliott Knob and can pick up Augusta SO and Staunton's DMR system with zero issue. This new system is extremely weak and even with a great antenna setup I am not able to gain much in signal. I did bring my scanner over with me a few weeks ago when I went to Stuarts Draft and I was very disappointed in the signal quality that was received. It should be a better system by design but so far the analog system as well as Staunton's DMR system seem to be far superior in coverage at least from where I am at.
tglendye
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River- VA
I get excellent coverage with Augusta’s current conventional channels, that’s why I’m wondering if it’s because it’s because all of the sites aren’t in service. I guess we’ll see.
I don’t think they are in service yet probably got some more things to do before it goes live
ScanWV
Member
Still a long way till it’ll be up and running. They just recently installed the new radios from my understanding.
