HudsonScannerGuy
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Hudson MA: PD and FD both P25 encrypted. NAC 671 for those interested.
Hudson MA gone encrypted
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mrsvensven
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I just monitored both Hudson PD and FD on their analog channels with DCS code 411, same as they have always used.
The license does show that the PD at least is authorized for P25 transmissions.
Another consideration is the abundance of tropospheric ducting we have had in this area for the past several days. However, searching doesn't match up with that NAC so maybe this is something new.
FCC Callsign WPUV480 (HUDSON, TOWN OF)
FCC Callsign WPUV480 (HUDSON, TOWN OF)
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Another consideration is the abundance of tropospheric ducting we have had in this area for the past several days. However, searching doesn't match up with that NAC so maybe this is something new.
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Once they switch over to full time digital they will be fully encrypted is what I was told.
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They DO have a digital frequency already, which is confusing why they would go total encrypted after a 1.2M upgrade to their radio system
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Upgrades go in stages.
Rolling system out with Minimal encryption is standard. It could be few days to months, Once all kinks worked out, then flip the switch.
Unfortunate, but DHS is pushing to point of mandating enc. Not just Mass.
CHP California Highway Patrol has mentioned encryption this year.
basically they will keep dispatch unencrypted for as long as possible.
What I'm seeing on west coast, agencies jumping to private systems DMR or NXDN & going enc. They request a low budget for a grant pay for it. A small agency grant of $25,000 - $50,000 pay for the switch since radios cost roughly $500 compared to almost $10,000 APX.
In future, they will do another grant move to a P25 public safety system with APX or Harris radios. Either their own or lease off County or state etc.
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welp looks like public safety scanning will be out of the question at some point
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Turns out they were just testing the encryption that time I heard it, one of the sargeants told me they aren't going encrypted on the regular dispatch, just going digital on the main freq.
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