cecil county md

[n3rew]

cant receive fire and ems now. anybody know what has changed?? thanks.

 

[tvengr]

Are you aware that they have migrated to the Maryland FIRST statewide system?

 

[maus92]

Yep - Fire and EMS now on FIRST. Check the RRDB.

 

[n3rew]

is there anyway to monitor that ?? thanks

 

[tvengr]

What scanner do you have and what programming software do you use?

 

[n3rew]

hi i have the uniden bcd536hp and using sentinel software.

 

[maus92]

is there anyway to monitor that ?? thanks

If you like scanners that perform flawlessly on P25 Phase 2 SIMULCAST systems like FIRST, buy a Uniden SDS100 or SDS200. Unication G4/G5 pagers also work well, but they are not scanners and can be more complex to program. Or if you don't have a lot of money, you can try OP25 or DSD+ software radios that use SDR dongles as receivers - but should only be attempted by people comfortable with computers. In fact, all these solution essentially require a computer in some respect, either to program the radio, or run the receivers.

Some older model scanner *can* receive FIRST successfully, but it depends on your specific location about how well they will work. I have a Uniden 536 that works well at my home, but my 996P2 and HP2 were unreliable. My Grecom / Whistler PSR800 / WS1080 also works on FIRST at my home, but is terrible on the road. My 436 worked at home, but only marginally on the road. I suggest you stay away from older scanners not specifically designed for simulcast reception.

 

[tvengr]

I agree with maus92. The only scanners I have that will reliably monitor the FIRST simulcast system are my SDS100 and SDS200. The BCD536HP is capable of monitoring P25 Phase 2 systems. Depending on your location, you may be lucky with the FIRST system. What other systems beside Cecil Co do you want to monitor?

 

[tvengr]

Here is an HPE file for Cecil Co Fire on the FIRST system. Favorites list quick key 9. System quick key 0. Department quick keys as follows:
1. Fire/EMS Dispatch
2. Fire/EMS Response
3. Fire Operations
4. Fire Police
5. Events
6. Fire Tone Out
Save the attached zipped file to your computer and extract. Under File tab in Sentinel, Import from HPE File (Favorites List). Select the extracted file and save in Sentinel.

 

[maus92]

hi i have the uniden bcd536hp and using sentinel software.

You probably won't have an issue, depending on where you live. Try the programming file above. Or just download the system from RRDB using Sentinel. It's not difficult.

 

[tvengr]

The attached file has only the Cecil Co simulcast site and the Cecil Co Fire/EMS talkgroups. That is the same file that I use in my scanners for Cecil Co Fire. I have tried it and it works.

 

[n3rew]

ok i will try that thank u..

 

[n3rew]

If you like scanners that perform flawlessly on P25 Phase 2 SIMULCAST systems like FIRST, buy a Uniden SDS100 or SDS200. Unication G4/G5 pagers also work well, but they are not scanners and can be more complex to program. Or if you don't have a lot of money, you can try OP25 or DSD+ software radios that use SDR dongles as receivers - but should only be attempted by people comfortable with computers. In fact, all these solution essentially require a computer in some respect, either to program the radio, or run the receivers.

Some older model scanner *can* receive FIRST successfully, but it depends on your specific location about how well they will work. I have a Uniden 536 that works well at my home, but my 996P2 and HP2 were unreliable. My Grecom / Whistler PSR800 / WS1080 also works on FIRST at my home, but is terrible on the road. My 436 worked at home, but only marginally on the road. I suggest you stay away from older scanners not specifically designed for simulcast reception.

ok thank u

 

[philacop]

ok thank u

 

[philacop]

Questions,
Did Cecil CO decomission the EDACS VHF HI trunked system?
Also if so is Elton town now on the stste system encryped?
Thanks

 

[u2brent]

Questions,
Did Cecil CO decomission the EDACS VHF HI trunked system?
Also if so is Elton town now on the stste system encryped?
Thanks

Yes, The EDACS is done.

Maryland FIRST 700mhz TRS

A new DNR TG has been showing up: 7582. Caught a short segment of one side of a conversation this afternoon, in the clear. Going through my notes, I logged that various times during 2018 on AA/BC sites. Mostly test counts. Logged it a few times as a patch to a conventional frequency.

forums.radioreference.com

All Cecil Law Enforcement is encrypted including the Sheriff's Dept., Towns PD, & Elkton PD.
They have moved to MD First P25 PH2
found here.

First Responders Interoperable Radio System Team (FIRST) Trunking System, Various, Multi-State

First Responders Interoperable Radio System Team (FIRST) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

&

FiRST Unknown Talkgroups - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[maus92]

Questions,
Did Cecil CO decomission the EDACS VHF HI trunked system?
Also if so is Elton town now on the stste system encryped?
Thanks

According to another thread, Cecil EDACS went off the air a few days ago - RIP

Elkton Police have their own TG on the state's FIRST system, and it is encrypted. However, the state police, Transportation Authority Police, and the Natural Resources Police that operate in Cecil remain in the clear.

 

[ka3jjz]

That should be reported to the DBA, if it hasn't been already...here's the link to the old system

Cecil County Trunking System, Elkton, Maryland

Cecil County Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

The SUBMIT tab is where you put the changes...Mike

 

[u2brent]

Hmm, It would appear the CC is back on, but no comms.. Interesting
Leaving the fork in it.

 

[maus92]

Hmm, It would appear the CC is back on, but no comms.. Interesting
Leaving the fork in it.

Perhaps a failure? Adjustments to make it a backup system?