Freescan programming for DCFD

[RS8]

I have been using Freescan and RR to program into my 996.After reading comments am I to assume I don't need DCPD programmed as it could affect reception although I don't hear them. I pickup DCFD intermittently in Loudoun County and am trying to rectify the problem with little positive results.
Would a Yagi in the attic help or am I wasting money?

 

[ka3jjz]

Programming the police is a waste of time anyway, as they're largely encrypted. It won't 'affect reception', you just won't hear much of anything

You didn't say much about what antenna you're using now, but I suspect that you are correct - a yagi would probably help, even in the attic. However there is a tradeoff - signals from other directions would be attenuated somewhat (how much would depend on the construction of the attic as well as the Yagi itself, among other details)

Mike

 

[RS8]

DCFD trunked system.

Thanks for your input on this subject Mike. Right now I am picking up DCFD with a good back of set antenna but it is not consistent.

 

[RS8]

DCFD monitoring

Just an update on receiving DCFD out here in Loudoun County. Went over to RS and bought a 800mhz rubber duckie antenna and 90 degree adapter. Put in on my BCD996T and the reception is outstanding. Only negative is I can't receive Fairfax.
But it works.