Gwinnett Fire P25

[Metrofire31]

I've loaded the control channels shown here on RR into my BC396 as well as the Gwinnett Fire talkgroups shown here. Yes, I've set up the system correctly (as a P25, etc). For some reason, I'm not able to even establish a connection with the active control channel, much less monitor the GCFD talkgroups (assuming they're not encrypted). Any suggestions? Is there a chance that there are other freqs that are being used as CCs?

 

[b7spectra]

Did you load the P25 control channels? They are different then the analog.

Guess working for a living has gone to your brain!

 

[N8IAA]

I've loaded the control channels shown here on RR into my BC396 as well as the Gwinnett Fire talkgroups shown here. Yes, I've set up the system correctly (as a P25, etc). For some reason, I'm not able to even establish a connection with the active control channel, much less monitor the GCFD talkgroups (assuming they're not encrypted). Any suggestions? Is there a chance that there are other freqs that are being used as CCs?

855.4875 is the main control channel. I receive them quite good on my 96 and 106. The FD comes through quite clearly. No, they are not encrypted. Only the PD and EMS to hospital. I do know they have 16 TG's for FD, but haven't found them yet. If you run Pro96com, it will confirm that you have it programmed correctly.
Larry

 

[Metrofire31]

Gwinnett Fire

Thanks for the quick responses. I'm even grateful for Gator Man's response - that's what friends are for - to keep us humble. And yes, Mike, I did program it as a P25 system. By the way - I'm ready to have lunch again. In fact, we ought to organize a lunch for all of us "Atlanta regulars" here on RR.

 

[cavitt]

Gwinnett P25

I find that the reception of the P25 system drops off pretty fast when you leave the county. I used to get the Gwinnett analog system clear as a bell at the Cobb/Roswell line where I live. But I can't lock on to the p25 CC there.
We even have a very hard time getting it in midtown Atlanta WITH an external antenna.
So unless you live in the county, you just might not be able to pick it up. RC

 

[Metrofire31]

I think you're right, Brother Cavitt. I work by Emory and I've not been able to lock on to the control channel there. I'll keep trying when I'm closer to the Gwinnett towers. Thanks!

 

[b7spectra]

I'll have some time the first week of December so I'll give you a 21.

 

[Metrofire31]

Gwinnett Fire

10-4! And HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all our Georgia Scanner Friends here on RR!!