Edison P25 700 MHZ TRS

[rr60]

Left my radio on autopilot for the day monitoring for any activity on the Edison frequencies.

Not a Morse ID, not a patch, in fact not a peep.

Last we heard testing was on NJICS and comparing to Middlesex TRS, as covered on ICS thread.

Here is the closed thread. Anyone privy to the future of this license ?

Edison 700 Simulcast TRS

A search of this forum yields no information nor does the DB have anything. What are the plans for this rather robust looking system on paper? Anyone in the know? J...

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[mdsxfire]

Left my radio on autopilot for the day monitoring for any activity on the Edison frequencies.

Not a Morse ID, not a patch, in fact not a peep.

Last we heard testing was on NJICS and comparing to Middlesex TRS, as covered on ICS thread.

Here is the closed thread. Anyone privy to the future of this license ?

Edison 700 Simulcast TRS

A search of this forum yields no information nor does the DB have anything. What are the plans for this rather robust looking system on paper? Anyone in the know? J...

forums.radioreference.com

which frequencies? the one listed in the license for their possible new system. i havent heard anything new lately about what edisons future moves are beyond contemplating a move to the county TRS but thats a year old. i know county is working/testing Monroe FD on the county TRS so i would think they are close to making the move, but nothing on edison as of late.

 

[GM]

No decision has been made at this time, as reports from the testing on the various radio systems recently are still being reviewed.

 

[mdsxfire]

No decision has been made at this time, as reports from the testing on the various radio systems recently are still being reviewed.

is there still the request that if they go to the county TRS that 2 sites are added in edison for better coverage, or was there ever that request officially

 

[rr60]

which frequencies? the one listed in the license for their possible new system. i havent heard anything new lately about what edisons future moves are beyond contemplating a move to the county TRS but thats a year old. i know county is working/testing Monroe FD on the county TRS so i would think they are close to making the move, but nothing on edison as of late.

Yes these were recorded for the day. Nothing heard.

ULS License - Trunked Public Safety 700 MHz License - WQYS366 - EDISON, TOWNSHIP OF - Frequencies Summary

 

[GM]

"Is there still the request that if they go to the county TRS that 2 sites are added in Edison for better coverage, or was there ever that request officially?"

Yes, if Edison chooses to go to the County TRS, 2 sites will be added. They would be at the Municipal Building/PD HQ, and at PSE&G's radio tower at 234 Pierson Ave.

At this time, no decision has been made as of yet regarding a switch to either the County or State. However, my source told me recently that Edison will not be building their own trunked radio system with the frequencies allocated to them. The cost was too much to build out a separate system. I was told however that a decision will most likely be made by the end of 2021 as to which system to join. As to what will happen with Edison's 700 MHz freq's, a decision has not been made as to what will become of them.

I was told though that no matter what system Edison chooses to go onto, Edison Police will continue to be encrypted.

 

[mdsxfire]

"Is there still the request that if they go to the county TRS that 2 sites are added in Edison for better coverage, or was there ever that request officially?"

Yes, if Edison chooses to go to the County TRS, 2 sites will be added. They would be at the Municipal Building/PD HQ, and at PSE&G's radio tower at 234 Pierson Ave.

At this time, no decision has been made as of yet regarding a switch to either the County or State. However, my source told me recently that Edison will not be building their own trunked radio system with the frequencies allocated to them. The cost was too much to build out a separate system. I was told however that a decision will most likely be made by the end of 2021 as to which system to join. As to what will happen with Edison's 700 MHz freq's, a decision has not been made as to what will become of them.

I was told though that no matter what system Edison chooses to go onto, Edison Police will continue to be encrypted.

As a user of the county system would be great for 2 more sites to be added, cause more is always better, as for the police staying E, I’m used to most PDs being encrypted as long as fore stays in the clear

 

[rr60]

On again off again Edison 700 P25 TRS is on again. New application pending w FCC again.

 

[rr60]

1/31/22.Granted. 4 site, 5 frequencies, P25II. WRPF853

 

[svolks209]

Below is the resolution by the town council of Edison in their December 22, 2021 council meeting:

AGENDA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL COMBINED MEETING Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:00 p.m.

Under the resolutions suggested by the Police Chief:

f. Resolution awarding a Contract/Purchase order to L3Harris/Tactical Public Safety, for the purchase of Trunk Radio System Equipment to Operate on the Middlesex County Radio Network ($2,769,457.84) (Resolution R.720-122021)

RESOLUTION R.720-122021 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER(S) TO L3HARRIS/TACTICAL PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRUNK RADIO SYSTEM EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE ON THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY RADIO NETWORK WHEREAS, there is a need for Edison Township to replace its aging UHF Trunk Radio System with new Radio System Equipment, console, accessories and extended warranties to improve reliable communication for Edison Township’s First Responders; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law, public bidding is not required when the purchase is under a state contract; and WHEREAS, The Township of Edison issued a Request for Quote to both Motorola and L3Harris/Tactical Public Safety in accordance with State Contract T-0109/Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories; and WHEREAS, quotes were submitted by both Motorola and L3Harris/Tactical Public Safety with L3Harris/Tactical Public Safety submitting the lowest quote in the total amount of $2,769,457.84; and WHEREAS, the quotes were reviewed by Police and Fire Command Officers as well as Edison Township’s consultant and it was determined that both quotes met the technical requirements and specifications of the RFQ; and WHEREAS, it was recommended by this committee that the contract be awarded to L3 Harris/Tactical Public Safety in the total amount not to exceed $2,769,457.84 in accordance with our RFQ and their proposal under State Contract 83932, T-0109/Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount not to exceed $2,769,457.84 shall be certified as follows: • C-04-14-1872-240-000 - $410,996.01 • C-04-15-1914-240-000 - $614,174.48 • C-04-16-1948-103-000 - $1,744,287.35 WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order(s) in the amount not to exceed $2,769,457.84, and any other necessary documents, with L3Harris/Tactical Public Safety, 1036 Industrial Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08901, as described herein. 2. This contract is authorized pursuant to the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law, and State Contract/Blanket Number 83932 under T0109. CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $2,769,457.84 are available as follows: ▪ C-04-14-1872-240-000 - $410,996.01 ▪ C-04-15-1914-240-000 - $614,174.48 ▪ C-04-16-1948-103-000 - $1,744,287.35 Nicholas C. Fargo Chief Financial Officer

 

[rr60]

@svolks209 nice find. So then, the control of these resources continue.

It appears future options are:

1) Do nothing
2) Absorb frequencies into MC TRS
3) Eventually build something out

I imagine Edison Fire will be back on County TRS at some point. I wonder what the in building coverage is. Quite a few very large buildings and high rises in Edison.

Time will tell.

 

[svolks209]

Edison’s system just went down again. Expect them back on the county system at some point today. **Update system is back up***

 

[GTR8000]

The county has begun the formal process of coordination and licensing for two new sites (New Dover Road, and Grandview Gardens) to support Edison's migration to the system. They will become subsites of the existing countywide simulcast, using the existing 700/800 frequencies from that cell.

 

[GM]

Just as an observation: on March 30, 2022 Edison Police started a patch from the Edison Motorola UHF TRS Talkgroup 1648 to the Middlesex County 700 system with TG 5001 as Edison PD 1. At first, the patch was in the clear, however by the next day, it was Encrypted and remains that way. Database submission has been made.

 

[mdsxfire]

Just as an observation: on March 30, 2022 Edison Police started a patch from the Edison Motorola UHF TRS Talkgroup 1648 to the Middlesex County 700 system with TG 5001 as Edison PD 1. At first, the patch was in the clear, however by the next day, it was Encrypted and remains that way. Database submission has been made.

anyone know if they are going to patch the fire dept Moto UHF TG into the county system

 

[X9009X]

anyone know if they are going to patch the fire dept Moto UHF TG into the county system

Yes,
The plan is to patch the fire main TG to the Edison Fire TG. This will be happening in the next few weeks.

 

[racescan_fan]

Edison Police Dispatch TGID: 5101 ENC Middlesex TRS.

 

[GTR8000]

Edison Police Dispatch TGID: 5101 ENC Middlesex TRS.

Already listed in the database.

 

[racescan_fan]

I think my post should have been that I heard activity on that TG.

 

[rr60]

The county has begun the formal process of coordination and licensing for two new sites (New Dover Road, and Grandview Gardens) to support Edison's migration to the system. They will become subsites of the existing countywide simulcast, using the existing 700/800 frequencies from that cell.

The Middlesex County TRS license has been successfully modified. I see the addition of two sites.

Add	3 - Fixed	850 NEW DOVER ROAD EDISON, NJ MIDDLESEX County	40-35-05.0 N, 074-21-22.0 W
Add	4 - Fixed	SE CORNER OF GRANDVIEW AVE AND NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE EDISON, NJ MIDDLESEX County	40-32-06.4 N, 074-19-29.5 W