So Harris P25 systems can use dynamic TG pools to set up temporary patches to various resources, then are taken down when not needed. Is there a way to program a G5 knob position to "scan" a range of these TG - they are set up as TG 65xxx, where the xxx is a variable value that sticks for the time the patch is needed. Frequently seen when a dispatcher sets up a SimulSelect call.
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G4/G5 and Harris TG pools
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Thank you. Unfortuenately, that's what I thought.
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I have a Zone or knob position called “Wild”. It is loaded with all TG’s in system. it is set up to “System Scan” but also has a wildcard TG. The G5 scans the entire system and also displays unknown TG’s as well. Perhaps closer to what you are looking for.
This is where a scanner works better than the pager. I can program TGs of interest, lockout all the crap TGs, and set the scanner to ID Search. This way, the scanner plays (and shows) the TGs that I want to monitor, plus the dynamic TGs as they occur. Perhaps the new "scanner" firmware for the pager will have a similar functionality.
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No question, however as a beta tester of new FW the “blok“ button is great. Locks out nuisance TG’s instantly. For me the RF RX performance is priority which is hands down outstanding.
For me, the SDS200 and the G5's RF performance is essentially identical within a system's intended service area, so operationally there is no difference. I think the G5 performs slightly better with fringe reception when outside a system's footprint, maybe by a few hundred yards / seconds in a moving vehicle. The G5 is a great radio, but it is not a complete solution for my use case. Once our county transitions from SmartZone to ASTRO P25 sometime next year, that equation will change.
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