So I finally did it, and purchased the TRX-2. The NXDN curiosity bug got me, and not sure what Uniden's plan on the x36 series scanners, I jumped the gun. I haven't seen too many database updates on NXDN, I'll assume not many here have investigated the other side yet. The EZ Scan software will be a little bit of a challenge and some patience and I will get the hang of it.
This morning, I did it the old fashioned way and pulled out my index cards, grabbed a cup of coffee and did some listening. I made some previous notes on "possible" NXDN data noise and went at it. I searched 450-455 Mhz., 460-465 Mhz, then 471-480 Mhz so far. I have checked the FCC database and it appears A-Beep has a commanding footprint in NXDN and all the other digital formats in and around the metro area.
My findings surprised me, as in previous formats the radio systems stayed within "boundaries"..450 Mhz. 460 Mhz. etc. I was seeing talkgroups across the board...452.2125 would also carry talkgroups on 472.000...all licensed to NXDN and carrying NXDN emissions per the FCC website. It wasn't simple as many paired frequencies carry different licenses and different frequencies. As of this writing, I have confirmed 18 frequencies in use on the A-Beep NXDN system.
I've been able to confirm the same talkgroups using all these frequencies...a couple of private ambulance companies are up there, E&R Towing (Handles CPD towing) I also heard. 5995x..(x is different talkgroups) and 20xx (x is different talkgroups) are the Private Ambulances. I'm sure there is alot more to discover, but that was a small sampling. It appears A-Beep is moving away from it's LTR and analog systems and going NXDN.
I'll update the database when I have confirmed information to share. RAN 6 (Radio Access Number) is present on 14 of the 18 confirmed frequencies, but I also have two RAN's of 7, three RAN's of 16, and one RAN of 24. It's another learning process, but I enjoy a good challenge.
This morning, I did it the old fashioned way and pulled out my index cards, grabbed a cup of coffee and did some listening. I made some previous notes on "possible" NXDN data noise and went at it. I searched 450-455 Mhz., 460-465 Mhz, then 471-480 Mhz so far. I have checked the FCC database and it appears A-Beep has a commanding footprint in NXDN and all the other digital formats in and around the metro area.
My findings surprised me, as in previous formats the radio systems stayed within "boundaries"..450 Mhz. 460 Mhz. etc. I was seeing talkgroups across the board...452.2125 would also carry talkgroups on 472.000...all licensed to NXDN and carrying NXDN emissions per the FCC website. It wasn't simple as many paired frequencies carry different licenses and different frequencies. As of this writing, I have confirmed 18 frequencies in use on the A-Beep NXDN system.
I've been able to confirm the same talkgroups using all these frequencies...a couple of private ambulance companies are up there, E&R Towing (Handles CPD towing) I also heard. 5995x..(x is different talkgroups) and 20xx (x is different talkgroups) are the Private Ambulances. I'm sure there is alot more to discover, but that was a small sampling. It appears A-Beep is moving away from it's LTR and analog systems and going NXDN.
I'll update the database when I have confirmed information to share. RAN 6 (Radio Access Number) is present on 14 of the 18 confirmed frequencies, but I also have two RAN's of 7, three RAN's of 16, and one RAN of 24. It's another learning process, but I enjoy a good challenge.