How can I access RISCON
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Should have asked before you purchased an analog-only, conventional-only scanner. RISCON is a digital trunked system and your BC365CRS will not work for monitoring this system.
What type of scanner would I need.
Most of the towers are simulcast so the only scanner designed to work is the SDS100 and SDS200 scanners. You can also use an SDR and appropriate software.
What could I listen to with the scanner I have
I don't live in that area, it'd be best to post in your state forum asking that question.
frankie811
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I bought a Uniden BCD260DN & listen to the marine, railroad & aircraft bands.
I have a BC125 for the exact same reasons, as well as businesses. Try doing a search through the 150-172 MHz and 450-470 MHz bands for government, businesses, try the 118-134 MHz AM band for aircraft, for examples. There is a lot out there that hasn't been added to the RR database yet, you just need to search for it.
And it won't get in the database if you don't submit it. 👍
But only if you submit it after properly confirming it, and after you have a correct PL/DPL tone. I don't put entries without tone data in to the DB for the obvious reason(s). Those can go into the wiki until the tone is identified.
sefrischling
Public Information Officer
RISCON is P25 Phase I, I listen to them on a 396XT and 996XT.
Yes, I also hear them on the SDS100 and SDS200, but the 396XT and 996XT work just fine, and cost a lot less than the SDS100/200
Yes, I also hear them on the SDS100 and SDS200, but the 396XT and 996XT work just fine, and cost a lot less than the SDS100/200
Check the database for your county. Anything ID'ed as Mode FM, FMN or AM can be picked up by your scanner, that's it. Also the frequency range is only 25 to 512MHz, see full band plan here. Definitely should have done your research or asked for a recommendation here before purchasing...
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I live in Cranston, RI and theres a TON of analog (as well as DMR, P25) stuff to listen to. With a good outside antenna, of course. Unfortunately this scanner may not be computer programmable.
Using the BCD325P2, it's possible to receive simulcast, at least sometimes. Not in RI, but I'm able to listed to three different simulcast sites by a combination of positioning the scanner, not using "too much" antenna, and adjusting the P25 threshold. I"ve also found that letting the scanner run for a while the audio improves, which I attribute to error correction.
The best location and P25 threshold can change day to day, sometimes over a few minutes. It can be frustrating at first, but I found hanging with it brings good results.
The best location and P25 threshold can change day to day, sometimes over a few minutes. It can be frustrating at first, but I found hanging with it brings good results.
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