Bridgeport and p25

[scollier]

This morning. Heard what sounded like some enc comms on 154.725 for while. Either some units are up and running or they're testing. Heard they're delayed a little.

 

[georged4997]

bridgeport police. i would like to know when the communications center is opening. then lets see whats different
about the frequencys or repeater system.

 

[KB1JHU]

Heard some digital a few minutes ago. NAC 501.

 

[georged4997]

scott

please keep us up to date if you hear more. i retired from the f.d in 2002 and moved
upstate. i am always wondering about there new communications. thanks for posting
that information.

george
w1wml

 

[KB1JHU]

A few short transmissions this morning on 154.725. Digital and ENCRYPTED NAC 501

 

[georged4997]

thanks scott

it looks like the p.d is going digital. we can forget listening to them in the future.
155.085 is a fireground frequency. its just used in the h.t.
some new frequencies but they look to be for repeaters. for years there was problems
with the radio system. then we went to the voice boxes which were useless.
go over the boston ave hill or way out in the westside the dispatcher cant even hear you.

 

[m-town]

Any idea on when this is supposed to officially begin full time digital and will it be full time encryption? I'm looking for real information.

 

[KB1JHU]

"test test test" on 154.995 with NAC 505

 

[Cskib32087]

156.000 I got "can you copy me"? "got you loud and clear on east main st"
Analog simplex PL 107.2

151.4225 Nac 505 i got testing 12345 simplex or maybe an input channel

154.8225 NAC 503 digital encrypted lots of traffic last night, its a repeater

And i still get 151.1375 digital encrypted NAC 513 but only when in bridgeport
On and off for months simplex low power

Also got 154.725 encrypted a few times NAC 501

 

[KB1JHU]

More "test test test" on 154.995 with NAC 505. Also some encrypted traffic, based on the transmission length, that was probably "test test test" as well.

 

[pro106import]

Earlier today:
154.995 NAC505 - Bridgeport new frequency
Radio ID:1 was the base - in the clear and "coded"
Other unit testing was Radio ID: 2163 -totally in the clear testing
Interesting, he had the base go "coded" and she talked a little (radio ID:1) (encrypted)
His response was that "this could be a safety issue...I can hear the difference when you were coded and it could be a safety issue"
More testing this time in ANALOG mode, PL 192.8
Also got the CW ID a few times

 

[MTACOP]

I've heard the PD has taken delivery of new mobiles & portables and will be using encripted P25. Northestern Comm is working on the project.

The FD should remain the same for dispatch.

 

[Cskib32087]

Right Now in bridgeport

155.085 PL 156.7 "Testing Fireground 2 123454321" Repeater
154.995 PL 79.7 "Testing Fireground 3 123454321" Repeater
155.8425 PL 192.8 "Testing Fireground 4 123454321" Repeater
155.8425 NAC 505 "Testing PD Special & Fireground 4 digital 123454321" Rrepeater

 

[Cskib32087]

Now on Fireground 2 & 3 are to radio people talking back and forth switching transmitters from north to south and doing testes

 

[Cskib32087]

So no one caught anything else? By what I hear I would say 5-10 days till PD goes silent.

 

[KB1JHU]

Fire coverage testing on "Channel 2" 155.0850 PL 156.7

Multiple companies calling in from different addresses reporting coverage. One building was reported with 85% unreadable another with 100% unreadable.

Also some on "Channel 3" 154.9950 PL 79.7

 

[georged4997]

thanks for posting all the information on bridgeport.

 

[KB1JHU]

From a post on the CT Fire/EMS forums:
"The long awaited combined fire and police dispatch center is slated to go on line next week. The FD will be cutting over on Tuesday 4/27 and the PD on Thursday 4/29."

 

[Lynch_Christopher]

Thanks for the update about their new comm center coming online within the next week. It seems like it has been a long time coming. From what I heard is that it is also going to be a regional EOC as well.

In regards to the radio system how is the progress on that tower by the City hall that it going up?

 

[joetnymedic]

I knew they were going online on Tuesday. So from what I gather, PD is going to be encrypted and FD in the clear as there's no real reason to encrypt them. I listen to PD but I can deal not being able to hear them. if there's a shoot or a stabing you're gonna hear it over med 9 but I will be at a serious loss if I can't hear the FD.