Fremont PD -- License modification 12/8/2020 -- changing freq / etc

[mtindor]

Fremont PD is listed in the DB currently as:

453.825 DMR, Color Code 4, TG 1, Slot 1

The following license modification suggests they are moving away from Futronics as their radio shop to Lima Radio Hospital, and that they are switching frequencies. On the application, 453.825 is being replaced by 460.0375.

So, if you are somebody that monitors Fremont PD, you may want to program in 460.0375 , as a DMR frequency, because they are likely going to be switching. And you can't just assume once they do switch that they will be using the same color code, TGID, Slot combination.

This app is pending as of 12-12-2020 : ULS Application - Public Safety Pool, Conventional - 0009310229 - FREMONT, CITY OF - Transaction Log

Mike

 

[ctpd845]

As of last night, Fremont PD was operating on 460.43750, which is Sandusky County SO's analog frequency.

 

[mtindor]

As of last night, Fremont PD was operating on 460.43750, which is Sandusky County SO's analog frequency.

Ok. Although that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't on / using 453.825 DMR or 460.0375 DMR. Do you have 453.825 and 460.0375 DMR plugged in? The last we knew was that Fremont PD Dispatch was predominantly using 453.825 DMR for their communications. The license suggests that is going to change to 460.0375 DMR. They may have simply been on 460.4375 for interop with the SO. Or maybe the SO dispatches them on weekends or something.

At any rate, the main thing is that somebody is going to need to check and see if 453.825 and/or 460.0375 are active with DMR, and whenever they switch over to 460.0375 we will need the updated DMR info.

Absolutely conceivable that their DMR radios have 460.4375 analog programmed in for communications with the SO.

Anyway, don't shoot the messenger. I'm just throwing out there what I know from FCC updates (and what is currently in the DB for Fremont PD Dispatch). I'll leave it up to the folks up in Fremont area to determine when something changes.

Mike

 

[ctpd845]

The SO dispatches for Fremont PD full time. I do not have a scanner that can decode DMR but I have both frequencies plugged in and have not heard anything, including a digital signal. I do not listen to Fremont PD often but the last time I listened before yesterday, they were still analog on 453.825. This would have been over the summer, around August.

I will keep listening and will post updates.

 

[mtindor]

The SO dispatches for Fremont PD full time. I do not have a scanner that can decode DMR but I have both frequencies plugged in and have not heard anything, including a digital signal. I do not listen to Fremont PD often but the last time I listened before yesterday, they were still analog on 453.825. This would have been over the summer, around August.

I will keep listening and will post updates.

Thanks. What I know (from submissions) is that between 6/2020 and 11/2020 there were multiple submissions regarding both Fremont FD and Fremont PD switching to DMR, with the submitters providing relevant DMR information. So, up until 11/2020 453.825 was being used, in DMR mode, by Fremont PD.

They may be waiting for the pending license to be approved before finalizing any change over to 460.0375. But I have a feeling they will still be predominantly DMR.

If they are truly dispatched full time by the SO, then either the SO has a DMR radio to dispatch them OR any DMR channel that the PD has is used for things other than routine dispatch (and service tag in DB may ultimately need to be changed).

I guess we'll just wait and see. Some change in freq/mode will probaby be seen within the next month.

 

[ctpd845]

I know that the dispatch consoles that the SO uses are able to connect to a DMR system either directly into the repeater or through a tone remote adapter connected to a mobile radio.

 

[AtlasFBG2]

Fremont PD has been using 460.43750 for several weeks now. Their 453.825 frequency has been silent.

Looks like they had to change the ERP and resubmit the application because of possible interference in Canada. Just waiting on Canada approval now.

I have the 460.0375 programmed and set to record so i should hear them as soon as they start using that frequency. Currently it is also silent.

 

[mtindor]

Fremont PD has been using 460.43750 for several weeks now. Their 453.825 frequency has been silent.

Looks like they had to change the ERP and resubmit the application because of possible interference in Canada. Just waiting on Canada approval now.

I have the 460.0375 programmed and set to record so i should hear them as soon as they start using that frequency. Currently it is also silent.

Thanks! I hadn't noticed that about the application. Glad you pointed that out to me.

Mike

 

[AtlasFBG2]

Looks like Canada objected to the use of the frequency again today because of insufficient changes provided.

 

[mtindor]

Looks like Canada objected to the use of the frequency again today because of insufficient changes provided.

LOL they are having a real rough time!

 

[wa8pyr]

Looks like Canada objected to the use of the frequency again today because of insufficient changes provided.

Sure am glad I'm south of Line A and don't have to worry about that stuff. Canada caused enough delays during the 800 MHz rebanding process to give me my fill.....

 

[Thatsclear]

Why would an agency switch from one frequency to another, anyway?

 

[AtlasFBG2]

Fremont PD is back to using 453.825 DMR Color Code 4 Slot 1 as of 1:00 pm today.