Can BC346XT pick up CC county new radio

[CKP]

Hi, I am wondering if my Uniden BC346XT Trunk Tracker III can pick up the Contra Costa County's new radio. I was able to program it when it was still on the old system.

Thanks

 

[Radiobern]

No, Contra Costa County is now on EBRCS, a digital 700 MHz trunked system. The BC346XT is an analog scanner. You will need a digital capable scanner in order to follow this system.

 

[CKP]

Thank you very much for your response. Do you have any recommendation for a handheld radio that is able to pick up the new system?

Thanks

 

[Radiobern]

There aren't too many choices when it comes to handheld digital scanners. Currently in production is the Uniden BCD396XT. The GRE PSR-500/RS Pro-106 and PSR-800 are options but supplies are limited as GRE has ceased production. As to which scanner works better, that has been debated in various forums.

 

[srschacher]

Is it worth getting a Phase I radio now, or is CoCo likely to move to Phase II anytime soon?

 

[Radiobern]

Is it worth getting a Phase I radio now, or is CoCo likely to move to Phase II anytime soon?

I don't think anyone knows if or when CoCo will switch to P25 Phase II. Since not all users, especially Newark PD and Alameda County Fire, have transitioned to EBRCS, I doubt they will complicate matters by switching to Phase II. This is all speculation on my part but it seems logical. Based on the current pace, it'll be a long while.

If you want to continue listening, you'll need a digital scanner. If you are patient enough, then you can wait for the next Phase II scanner to come out.

 

[srschacher]

Thanks. I ended up ordering a PRO-106 on Amazon for $300. I'll add it to my PRO-95 and PRO-164.