The old GSP was a dual simulcast on 154.905 and I think 155.505 (not 100% sure on that). So it was a voted system and the 2 frequencies were inter stitched up and down the GSP from Oradell down to Port Republic (maybe one more down south). So it was the same frequency on the uplink but different downlinks depending on where you were. I knew Bob for years before his passing (worked with him on OEM, plus his 2m repeater, etc). Used to enjoy our discussions and playing with his 2 bullmastiff's.
Pretty much. I used to listen to them when I would head up to Rome NY, all the way up 87 to 90 and beyond. But wasnt full statewide, they alternated I think up to Kingston and they the next alternate started a new district and that link was not tied to the southern system.
His pride and joy was "Winnebago 1". Now that was a command post on wheels. Thats where we hung out when we were not at the RIO diner.
Correct, each zone is separate, and they use two PL's that alternate between the four zones. It's still like that today, but I don't want anyone getting pissy that I'm hijacking a NJ thread to talk about the Thruway, so more details in the RRDB for anyone interested.
Now why in the world would anybody do that? Great way to start the day. 🤣.
The PL tones alternate by zone, not by site. New York 97.4, Albany 123.0, Syracuse 97.4, Buffalo 123.0. One receiver per site, all receivers in each zone are voted within that zone only.
Ed, Yes, I was in Bob’s CP. Loaded with Syntor’s in every possible place. Recall eprom suitcase programmers and chip erasers. Plenty of GSP radios in there too as Woodbridge has plenty of GSP. Way back.
