zerMATT
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I haven’t done much scanning since Fort Worth went digital, and I’m looking at getting back into the hobby. I live in Crowley now, and I would like to be able to listen to the Fort Worth regional radio system to tune in the cities & counties it covers. My primary interest areas include Fort Worth fire & medstar, TCSO (patrol & courthouse), Crowley, Burleson, Cleburne, JoCo, and possibly a some Arlington/Kennedale/Mansfield. I’ve been reading about the regional radio system on RadioReference.com and other sites, so I’m aware that I need a scanner that is capable of P25 phase II, and that I won’t be able to listen to anything that’s encrypted.
So here’s my question: I've had Uniden scanners in the past, so I’m looking at the BCD536HP, BCD996P2, and the SDS200. The BCD996P2 is the lowest-cost option at the moment, so I’m leaning toward that scanner. Considering my needs, would the 996P2 be a good decision, or should I look at one of the other two for any specific reasons?
On a related note, and as I learn how this complex radio system works… as a for-instance, since I live in Crowley (south edge at the Burleson / JoCo line), would I program my scanner to connect to the SW JoCo simulcast “site” and be able to hear all of the cities mentioned above, or are only certain nearby cities/county talk groups available on that site?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
Matt P.
So here’s my question: I've had Uniden scanners in the past, so I’m looking at the BCD536HP, BCD996P2, and the SDS200. The BCD996P2 is the lowest-cost option at the moment, so I’m leaning toward that scanner. Considering my needs, would the 996P2 be a good decision, or should I look at one of the other two for any specific reasons?
On a related note, and as I learn how this complex radio system works… as a for-instance, since I live in Crowley (south edge at the Burleson / JoCo line), would I program my scanner to connect to the SW JoCo simulcast “site” and be able to hear all of the cities mentioned above, or are only certain nearby cities/county talk groups available on that site?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
Matt P.