I assume the EMS command is still staying analog?
Chicago Fire Dept. 2012
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Yes..correct.
Why did Chicago fire move back to their old analog system? I thought the digital was sounding great on my Motorola APX! (Programmed not to TX; RX ONLY)
"Final" Codeplug Modification
Memo came out last week that all ambulance (mobile and portable radios) will be modified with the "final" codeplug, which has been going on all this week. TX-32 is coming up on the air and testing the radios after the programming is completed. The analog channels are being programmed for narrowband, including the telemetry channels. This week, Eng. 63's quarters is being used (Probably all southside ambulances this week), then will probably find a northside firehouse for other ambulances. This new "codeplug" will switch the Admin Channel (UHF) and EMS Command(UHF) as I described in previous post.
The new UHF Digital Fire radios (XTS 5000's and APX 7000's) already have this new codeplug programmed. EMS Field Chiefs and Exempt Rank personnel will also receive the new APX 7000's. The 2 Zones we will be using are identical, with Channels 15 & 16 will be Fire Main and Englewood on the EMS Zone. Other Zones have a multitude of channels that most likely will be used for Interops (Zone IOP) as well as Special Event Zone. Chiefs and Exempt Ranks radios do have encryption capabilities programmed.
Memo came out last week that all ambulance (mobile and portable radios) will be modified with the "final" codeplug, which has been going on all this week. TX-32 is coming up on the air and testing the radios after the programming is completed. The analog channels are being programmed for narrowband, including the telemetry channels. This week, Eng. 63's quarters is being used (Probably all southside ambulances this week), then will probably find a northside firehouse for other ambulances. This new "codeplug" will switch the Admin Channel (UHF) and EMS Command(UHF) as I described in previous post.
The new UHF Digital Fire radios (XTS 5000's and APX 7000's) already have this new codeplug programmed. EMS Field Chiefs and Exempt Rank personnel will also receive the new APX 7000's. The 2 Zones we will be using are identical, with Channels 15 & 16 will be Fire Main and Englewood on the EMS Zone. Other Zones have a multitude of channels that most likely will be used for Interops (Zone IOP) as well as Special Event Zone. Chiefs and Exempt Ranks radios do have encryption capabilities programmed.
The Field officers and exempt APX's are they dualband UHF2/VHF or UHF2/800? I would guess they are VHF for MABAS?
That's so true Don. I should say "final codeplug before the digital changeover"...
Mobie radio was reprogrammed early this morning, portables at a later time was told. Were given a piece of paper with instructions not to use mobile radio for tactical channel use, until migration date of Nov. 18th (Hey, another Sunday as I predicted!) That means fire will be on digital at 0800 hrs on Nov. 18th...
jacobsmith
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From what I hear fire and EMS's old portable and mobile radios are going to be used for city departments after they move to the new digital radio system. true?
...and here it is!!!
SUBJECT: DIGITAL UHF PORTABLE RADIO DISTRIBUTION AND
TRANSITION PROCEDURE
The Chicago Fire Department’s transition to the Digital UHF Radios is scheduled to occur at 0800
hours on November 18, 2012. All communications to the Main or Englewood Fire Alarm Office
currently utilizing the VHF radio will be conducted on the new CFD UHF Digital Radio
System in the appropriate wide band zone.
All VHF mobile radios (apparatus radios) will be turned to the administrative channel
(channel 3) at an appropriate volume level to be heard. This channel will be used by the OEMC
to contact companies if they cannot be reached on the CFD Digital Radio System.
Fire Suppression and Rescue (FS&R)
In preparation for the transition, portable radios and supplies are being distributed to all FS&R Chief
Officers and companies, including spare radios to each District. As a reminder, the following
provisions will take place over the course of the next week (November 12-17, 2012) during the
distribution:
All newly distributed UHF portable radios and supplies shall immediately be entered into
FS&R companies’ appropriate inventories and documented in the Company Journal.
Newly distributed UHF portable radios shall be secured, but available, during this week for
training and familiarization purposes.
Portable UHF radios currently designated for telemetry (EMS radio) use will be exchanged at
the time of new radio distribution. They will be returned in the future after upgrades are
complete.
One (1) of the newly distributed UHF portable radios will be programmed with the
appropriate wide band MED Zone (ILW, NWW, UCW) for the company’s assigned resource
hospital. This radio shall be placed in the QRB until the transition date.
The other newly distributed UHF portable radios shall be programmed to the FDW zone.
VHF portable radios currently in use will be safeguarded upon transition in company quarters
for pick up by Battalion Chiefs in the immediate future.
Chief Officers shall receive a Motorola APX 7000 “red” Dual Band Radio. This radio shall
be programmed to the FDW zone.
Battalion Chief apparatus radios that have received the upgrade shall utilize the FDW zone
on the transition date.
All newly distributed Portable Digital UHF Radios must be available for use on
Sunday, November 18, 2012.
DEPARTMENT MEMO M-85-12
November 15, 2012
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
EMS transition to the updated channel plan/code plug is scheduled to occur at 0800 hours on
November 18, 2012. In preparation for the migration, portable radios are being distributed to all
EMS Chief Officers and ALS/BLS ambulance companies, including spare radios to each Field
Division. The following provisions will take place over the course of the next week (November 12-
17, 2012) during the distribution:
All newly distributed UHF portable radios and supplies shall immediately be entered into
EMS companies’ appropriate inventories and documented in the Company Journal.
Newly distributed UHF portable radios shall be secured, but available, during this week for
training and familiarization purposes.
Newly distributed portable radios in preparation of the transition will be programmed to the
EMSW zone or respective telemetry wide band zone (ILW, NWW or UCW).
Portable UHF radios currently in use will be collected on November 18 by Field Chiefs and
brought to the appropriate Field Division. These radios will be returned in the future after
upgrades are complete.
EMS Chief Officers shall receive a Motorola APX 7000 “red” Dual Band Radio. This radio
shall be programmed to the EMSW zone or the appropriate telemetry wide band zone.
Paramedic Field Chief and Ambulance apparatus radios that have received the upgrade will
utilize the EMSW zone or respective telemetry wide zone (ILW, NWW or UCW) on the
transition date.
All newly distributed Portable Digital UHF Radios must be available for use on
Sunday, November 18, 2012.
If any member has a question regarding the operation of their digital portable radio, the member will
notify their company officer who will contact the 24-hour Radio Operations Monitoring Program at
any of the following numbers:
xxx-xxx-xxxx
SUBJECT: DIGITAL UHF PORTABLE RADIO DISTRIBUTION AND
TRANSITION PROCEDURE
The Chicago Fire Department’s transition to the Digital UHF Radios is scheduled to occur at 0800
hours on November 18, 2012. All communications to the Main or Englewood Fire Alarm Office
currently utilizing the VHF radio will be conducted on the new CFD UHF Digital Radio
System in the appropriate wide band zone.
All VHF mobile radios (apparatus radios) will be turned to the administrative channel
(channel 3) at an appropriate volume level to be heard. This channel will be used by the OEMC
to contact companies if they cannot be reached on the CFD Digital Radio System.
Fire Suppression and Rescue (FS&R)
In preparation for the transition, portable radios and supplies are being distributed to all FS&R Chief
Officers and companies, including spare radios to each District. As a reminder, the following
provisions will take place over the course of the next week (November 12-17, 2012) during the
distribution:
All newly distributed UHF portable radios and supplies shall immediately be entered into
FS&R companies’ appropriate inventories and documented in the Company Journal.
Newly distributed UHF portable radios shall be secured, but available, during this week for
training and familiarization purposes.
Portable UHF radios currently designated for telemetry (EMS radio) use will be exchanged at
the time of new radio distribution. They will be returned in the future after upgrades are
complete.
One (1) of the newly distributed UHF portable radios will be programmed with the
appropriate wide band MED Zone (ILW, NWW, UCW) for the company’s assigned resource
hospital. This radio shall be placed in the QRB until the transition date.
The other newly distributed UHF portable radios shall be programmed to the FDW zone.
VHF portable radios currently in use will be safeguarded upon transition in company quarters
for pick up by Battalion Chiefs in the immediate future.
Chief Officers shall receive a Motorola APX 7000 “red” Dual Band Radio. This radio shall
be programmed to the FDW zone.
Battalion Chief apparatus radios that have received the upgrade shall utilize the FDW zone
on the transition date.
All newly distributed Portable Digital UHF Radios must be available for use on
Sunday, November 18, 2012.
DEPARTMENT MEMO M-85-12
November 15, 2012
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
EMS transition to the updated channel plan/code plug is scheduled to occur at 0800 hours on
November 18, 2012. In preparation for the migration, portable radios are being distributed to all
EMS Chief Officers and ALS/BLS ambulance companies, including spare radios to each Field
Division. The following provisions will take place over the course of the next week (November 12-
17, 2012) during the distribution:
All newly distributed UHF portable radios and supplies shall immediately be entered into
EMS companies’ appropriate inventories and documented in the Company Journal.
Newly distributed UHF portable radios shall be secured, but available, during this week for
training and familiarization purposes.
Newly distributed portable radios in preparation of the transition will be programmed to the
EMSW zone or respective telemetry wide band zone (ILW, NWW or UCW).
Portable UHF radios currently in use will be collected on November 18 by Field Chiefs and
brought to the appropriate Field Division. These radios will be returned in the future after
upgrades are complete.
EMS Chief Officers shall receive a Motorola APX 7000 “red” Dual Band Radio. This radio
shall be programmed to the EMSW zone or the appropriate telemetry wide band zone.
Paramedic Field Chief and Ambulance apparatus radios that have received the upgrade will
utilize the EMSW zone or respective telemetry wide zone (ILW, NWW or UCW) on the
transition date.
All newly distributed Portable Digital UHF Radios must be available for use on
Sunday, November 18, 2012.
If any member has a question regarding the operation of their digital portable radio, the member will
notify their company officer who will contact the 24-hour Radio Operations Monitoring Program at
any of the following numbers:
xxx-xxx-xxxx
We are streaming the CFD digital channels for Radioman911.com over the Chicago Tower feed. You can monitor that feed directly at radioman911 on Justin.tv (iPhone and iPads require an app from Justin.tv)
jvdet
Member
A little off beat but, does the TV show 'Chicago Fire" present the actual radio usage and station alert & response....
No.....
KSC 711 Signing Off
Well....that's all folks! 0800 Hrs it's now official. CFD Digital is here officially. It may take a few hours for everyone to be on the right Zone, but they will get it right.
Well....that's all folks! 0800 Hrs it's now official. CFD Digital is here officially. It may take a few hours for everyone to be on the right Zone, but they will get it right.
What does the W stand for in the zone name?
Most would disagree with you. The fire company officers I spoke to had nothing but good things to say about the weeklong "test period". The clarity was frequently mentioned. The portable radios are a bit of a pain, but once the apparatus radio upgrade occurs, it won't matter.
Chicago FD Transition From VHF Analog Radio System KSC711 To UHF Digital Radio System WPSG985 11/18/12 0800 Hours
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