Dayton RTA (Regional Transit Authority) freqs

[mike0122]

I'm very new to this hobby. I have a Pro-96 and use Win96 for programming as I am trying to figure things out. Currently I just import info.

I would like to get RTA bus frequencies for Dayton but have had little luck. The database list 4 conventional frequencies but that is it. 2 of them don't even seem to be active and the other two rarely pick up traffic. I am 99% sure that RTA would generate much more traffic then what I pick up.

I know P$R is who they contracted to for their radio systems. Since P$R seems to like LTR standard, that makes my Pro-96 useless to listen if that is the case. However, I have not confirmed anything because I can't find any data. Is there someone in here that would know the system they have? I'm sure it would be some type of trunking system with the large size fleet they have out everyday and on top of that they have two different types of service each with their own dispatch.

Thanks for the help.

 

[mike0122]

where to find out

I saw that no one knew so I tried to get the info right from RTA. They said "due to rules set by homeland security, they are not allowed to give that info out. We are under the same rules as the police." This tells me they do not know anything about radios or at least the person that sent that email.

Is there a way I can look it up at the FCC website? I tried finding it but had no luck.

 

[FPO703]

Re: where to find out

I saw that no one knew so I tried to get the info right from RTA. They said "due to rules set by homeland security, they are not allowed to give that info out. We are under the same rules as the police." This tells me they do not know anything about radios or at least the person that sent that email.

Is there a way I can look it up at the FCC website? I tried finding it but had no luck.

There are no such rules. If there were, the FCC wouldn't allow their data to be publically accessible and this site would not exist.

 

[radioscan]

Of the four RTA freqs 452.675 and 452.800 are the busiest. Mainly just administrative stuff.
I suggest you monitor the P&R Motorola Type I system for possible activity.

http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=TRSDB&sid=3111

I have not monitored that system in a long time, Last time I did there was nothing of any interest to me to listen to there.

You may have better luck.

 

[mike0122]

letter + thanks

Here is the email I received just for laughs.

I have discussed your request for a listing of the radio frequencies used by Greater Dayton RTA (RTA) in providing public transportation services for the Miami Valley. In order to comply with requirements of the Home Land Security Office (similar to police agencies) RTA does not publish or make available the frequencies in use. Therefore I cannot provide these to you.

Should you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me.


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Thanks for the suggestions. I know they have contracted with P&R to setup their radio systems. I figured P&R would of setup them up with there own control channel.

I had the single frequencies on my radio already. I agree, very little activity of interest. I would think they would use a trunked system for regular stuff.

I realize they would be boring to listen to but I depend on RTA because of a vision problem. I'm hoping if I listen, I'll know if they are running late or if my bus breaks down. I enjoy listening to the cops much more.