Florida Forestry - Master Thread

[tampatracker]

Did you put in the new frequencies.

Yes from the database with the correct NAC codes

 

[tampatracker]

You'll need to make sure the Fire-Tac service type is turned on (tag column below). It is not enabled by default out of the box on the SDS100. The TRX-1 doesn't discriminate traffic by service type like the Unidens do which is likely why you're hearing traffic on the TRX

Region 3 - District 14 Lakeland Forestry District​

Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas

Frequency	Input	License	Type	Tone	Alpha Tag	Description	Mode	Tag
159.330	151.2275	KIH457	RM	08C NAC	Lakeland P25	Region 3 District 14 P25	P25	Fire-Tac
159.330	151.2275	KIH457	RM	107.2 PL	Lakeland	Region 3 District 14	FM	Fire-Tac

Region 4 - District 15 Myakka River District​

Manatee, Desoto, Hardee, Sarasota and Charlotte

Frequency	Input	License	Type	Tone	Alpha Tag	Description	Mode	Tag
159.240	151.3175	KIH925	RM	110.9 PL	Myakka River	Region 4 District 15	FMN	Fire-Tac
159.240	151.3175	KIH925	RM	96 NAC	P25 Myakka River	Region 4 District 15 P25	P25	Fire-Tac

Region 3 - District 11 Withlacoochee Forestry Center​

Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco, and Sumter

Frequency	Input	License	Type	Tone	Alpha Tag	Description	Mode	Tag
159.225		KNIC466	BM	06E NAC	Withlacooche P25	Region 3 District 11 P25	P25	Fire-Tac
159.225	151.385	KNIC466	RM	88.5 PL	Withlacoochee	Region 3 District 11	FMN	Fire-Tac

Yes, I've enabled all service types. Still nothing.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Zip up and post your Sentinel .hpe export

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[tampatracker]

Zip up and post your Sentinel .hpe export

Importing and Exporting Sentinel .hpe Files - The RadioReference Wiki

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[tampatracker]

Will do when I get home.

 

[tampatracker]

Here it is

 

[tampatracker]

Here it is. I hope it is readable let me know if I sent it wrong. TY

 

[bravo14]

Did you setup quick keys? I just opened it in proscan and shows none for quick key. I noticed the location is on also. I usually turn that off when scanning local stuff when on road trip I turn location on while using the gps puck.

 

[bravo14]

Let me know if this works? I disabled the location and did quick keys you can change the QK.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Did you setup quick keys? I just opened it in proscan and shows none for quick key.

Quick keys aren't required for the ability to scan a system/conventional channels/etc.

Here it is. I hope it is readable let me know if I sent it wrong. TY

I did notice however that the FL wasn't set to monitor via EDIT > EDIT PROFILE in Sentinel, or on the scanner itself: MENU > SET SCAN SELECTION > SELECT LISTS TO MONITOR so you'll need to do that and upload it back to your scanner. It won't let me make the modification and re-import it, as it changes back to monitor "off" for some reason...

 

[tampatracker]

OK thanks bravo this is your file as placed in FL#53 in Sentinel. How does it look? Also monitor "on" is now set.

 

[bravo14]

I opened it in proscan. Looks good. You can try in the morning when they do radio checks. Atleast on the FL QK list you can choose any number.

 

[tampatracker]

Thanks everybody I'll let you know what happens

 

[kd4efm]

I will be working on the p25 simulcast, other than a beacon, you should hear things fine.

 

[tampatracker]

I opened it in proscan. Looks good. You can try in the morning when they do radio checks. Atleast on the FL QK list you can choose any number.

What time in the morning are radio checks performed? I'm going to set up my second SDS100 next to the TRX to exclusively monitor the forestry freq's to see what happens. I haven't had time to sit and listen on the SDS for a random transmission, so I want to nail it down. Thanks again.

 

[bravo14]

What time in the morning are radio checks performed? I'm going to set up my second SDS100 next to the TRX to exclusively monitor the forestry freq's to see what happens. I haven't had time to sit and listen on the SDS for a random transmission, so I want to nail it down. Thanks again.

Should try 7a-10a

 

[wtp]

i was traveling through Tampa around noon and did hear a short talk on 159.33.
but i was in search and caught no tones or nacs.

 

[tampatracker]

Okay I still haven't received anything on the sds100 on forestry just curious does anybody else with an SDS 100 out there received them on p25?

 

[trooper890]

All the SDS models receive forestry fine. Keep in mind its a mobile coverage system, you may/may not get much on a handheld inside a building. Isn't always a ton of traffic on it outside radio morning checks done in most of the districts and fire weather forecasts unless something is going on in the district. Then, you'll get some traffic until they get on scene and go to an FM tactical.

It is an old way of doing business (including the constant reading of mobile callsigns that no one else has done in 30+ years). It works for them but doesn't always lend itself to listening from afar or compared to monitoring a modern system designed for portable service.

 

[tampatracker]

All the SDS models receive forestry fine. Keep in mind its a mobile coverage system, you may/may not get much on a handheld inside a building. Isn't always a ton of traffic on it outside radio morning checks done in most of the districts and fire weather forecasts unless something is going on in the district. Then, you'll get some traffic until they get on scene and go to an FM tactical.

It is an old way of doing business (including the constant reading of mobile callsigns that no one else has done in 30+ years). It works for them but doesn't always lend itself to listening from afar or compared to monitoring a modern system designed for portable service.

Okay thanks for that