Greene/Madison possible new P25 system

[ithetwitch]

Looks like Greene County is switching to P25 based on this updated frequency from the FCC database.

https://www.radioreference.com/db/fcc/callsign/WREM376.

Based on the emissions.. it seems like Type 1 and Type 2?? I know its a motorola system based on previous BoS minutes.

Madison/Greene is beginning coverage testing this month

https://www.madisonco.virginia.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102024-227

 

[dtscho]

On 155.3550, I've got some data from a possible control channel:

System ID: B45
RFSS: 001
Site ID: 002
WACN: BEE00
Site NAC: B41

There also appears to be control channel data on 151.0175, but was not able to capture it from Fredericksburg.

Dave

 

[ithetwitch]

155.3550 was what my scanner was locked on when scanning the freqs. I was able to get the NAC this morning but didn't get the rest of the info.
I would need to drive into Madison to see what their CC would be but that will be whenever I get that time to do so.

 

[TJX400]

I'm still shocked that small agencies like this elect to remain on VHF when procuring a brand new trunking system, when all surrounding jurisdictions use 800MHz. I understand it saves costs, but it creates a massive interoperability and safety nightmare for the surrounding jurisdictions when running mutual aid.

Just like Louisa & Fluvanna. It's an interesting choice.

 

[dtscho]

Don't many of the surrounding jurisdictions have dual-band (or even tri-band) P25 radios? That would help with the counties that go to VHF trunking.

Another problem may be lack of 800 MHz frequencies. I don't know; someone more knowledgeable can chime in with more info.

Dave

 

[dtscho]

We've got enough information from 155.3550 to add this to the database:

Greene/Madison Trunking System, Various, Virginia

Greene/Madison Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

Could someone closer monitor 151.0175, and provide the control channel data (the same info I have in post #2 above)?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[ithetwitch]

So, I drove through Greene this morning. My scanner picked up 154.3475 for Madison as possibly the CC. My scanner gave me 0B45h-0101 for the sys ID

 

[ithetwitch]

Got a NAC of B41 for that freq

 

[ithetwitch]

According to the BoS meeting agenda, the antipicated scheduled go-live for Madison is 11/21.
Greene on the other hand is still pending go-live.. we should be getting close though for them.

 

[ithetwitch]

Heard that Madison County Sheriff's office is going to be encrypted while Fire/EMS/Animal Control isn't encrypted.