BCD436HP Pasco County FL P25

[ScubaJungle]

Actually, no. Simulcast is multiple transmitters on the same frequency. Simulcast has nothing to do with digital type. Analog can be simulcast as well.

Transmitting the same audio signal on multiple frequencies or systems is multicasting, not simulcast.

No, he was asking which system I was talking about. This has nothing to do with what simulcast is.

 

[Bolt21]

Scoob, I feel like I was speaking a foreign language or something. <caveman voice> Me know what simulcast is!

 

[bpittman]

Well, as a former long time resident of Pasco County, the silence is deafening. The wife and I have considered moving back since my youngest son is still there. I need to replace my former APCO 25 scanner but since Pasco is encrypted (with other counties to follow) I will probably not spend 500 - 600 bucks for it to gather dust. Currently have enough analog scanners and VHF/UHF ham gear to catch analog. Perhaps the scanner business is a slow dying hobby.

 

[Bolt21]

Perhaps the scanner business is a slow dying hobby.

Sad part is, it's self inflicted.

 

[Theo]

Well, as a former long time resident of Pasco County, the silence is deafening. The wife and I have considered moving back since my youngest son is still there. I need to replace my former APCO 25 scanner but since Pasco is encrypted (with other counties to follow) I will probably not spend 500 - 600 bucks for it to gather dust. Currently have enough analog scanners and VHF/UHF ham gear to catch analog. Perhaps the scanner business is a slow dying hobby.

I have no problem picking up Pinellas, Clearwater, Hillsborough from my location with my SDS200.

 

[Theo]

Really? I hear the landfill and few other public service workers regularly from HC, as well as the fire support. Its not constant, but maybe 2-5 per hour.

Just hold it on fire support it works just fine all calls are on there. I was in publix the other day a engine crew was shopping with their portables on I could hear the computer dispatch loud and clear!

 

[ScubaJungle]

I think he means, why spend all that money just to hear computer-generated fire support.

And I agree with the self-inflicted part @Bolt21

 

[scannersnstuff]

As of 15:30 EST, Fire tg "dispatch 1" is in the clear on the old edacs system. Lot's of call's.

 

[ScubaJungle]

As of 15:30 EST, Fire tg "dispatch 1" is in the clear on the old edacs system. Lot's of call's.

I dont see any "Dispatch 1" for fire, only sheriff. Which one are you talking about, do you know the TG #?

 

[scannersnstuff]

I dont see any "Dispatch 1" for fire, only sheriff. Which one are you talking about, do you know the TG #?

Tomorrow i'll get the tgid and post it. I used to hear fire dispatch 2, but have not heard it yet.

 

[Bolt21]

FR DISP-1 1570
FR DISP-2 1571
(EDACS)

 

[Theo]

I think he means, why spend all that money just to hear computer-generated fire support.

And I agree with the self-inflicted part @Bolt21

Yup, I get it just giving alternatives.

 

[ScubaJungle]

Yup, I get it just giving alternatives.

Yes, better than nothing I suppose. At least there is some possibility of knowing whats going on, even though its without the details and everything.

 

[scannersnstuff]

FR DISP-1 1570
FR DISP-2 1571
(EDACS)

Thank you. I'h getting 12-052 on my bct-15 display.

 

[ScubaJungle]

Thank you. I'h getting 12-052 on my bct-15 display.

YOu have it in AFS format, you need to switch to decimal if you want it to display as bolt posted.

Basic Conversion Functions for Radio/Scanner Operations

EDACS Talkgroup Conversions - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[scannersnstuff]

YOu have it in AFS format, you need to switch to decimal if you want it to display as bolt posted.

Basic Conversion Functions for Radio/Scanner Operations

EDACS Talkgroup Conversions - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Thank you. This was the first edacs system I ever programmed. I just wanted to see if I could listen to the dispatch. Truthfully, the automated voice drive's me crazy. I mainly just listen to Hernando fire-rescue, and Brooksville airport.

 

[ScubaJungle]

Thank you. This was the first edacs system I ever programmed. I just wanted to see if I could listen to the dispatch. Truthfully, the automated voice drive's me crazy. I mainly just listen to Hernando fire-rescue, and Brooksville airport.

Lol Im with you, I dont like it either. Im sure you know, EDACS is used in HC and Tampa also, and they are very active and fun to listen to. If you get a Yagi you may be able to pull it in.

 

[scannersnstuff]

Lol Im with you, I dont like it either. Im sure you know, EDACS is used in HC and Tampa also, and they are very active and fun to listen to. If you get a Yagi you may be able to pull it in.

I would like to get an outside antenna. My options are very limited,as I rent.

 

[ScubaJungle]

I would like to get an outside antenna. My options are very limited,as I rent.

I also rent, and am in a small apartment building
What I did was, I bought speaker stands (big sturdy tripod for concert speakers, got it on offerup for $30) and have my yagi on that inside. When I'm not using it I just close the tripod and put it in the closet

 

[scannersnstuff]

I also rent, and am in a small apartment building
What I did was, I bought speaker stands (big sturdy tripod for concert speakers, got it on offerup for $30) and have my yagi on that inside. When I'm not using it I just close the tripod and put it in the closet

Yes, I have considered that,but with a discone.I'm currently in transition from temporary housing, and my own place.