Jasper County, IL Starcom 21

[RT178c]

Up until a month ago I was able to receive Jasper County/Newton PD on talk group 8941. The few times I’ve heard anything on that talk group since then has been EMS being dispatched.

I’m interested to know if anyone in that area has noticed any change or would know what changes were made?

 

[VASCAR2]

I haven’t monitored up there in the last few months and the Sheriff Office has moved and they are building a new jail. The building the Sheriff’s Office is using is at 1002 S Van Buren St. next to Tractor Supply.


It appears the old jail was demolished and the 150’ free standing tower was moved. I‘m not sure if Jasper County went to Starcom temporarily until their new building and tower are finished. I’m to far away to hear Jasper County on Starcom but it is possible they are using encryption or have gone back to VHF High Band.

I’ll take my radio with me the next time I go through the area.

 

[RT178c]

Thank You!

 

[Starcom21]

Can you keep on eye on the new Fire 151.055 and a brand new license for a countywide fire system on 151.145

FCC Callsign WRTR831 (JASPER COUNTY ETSB)

FCC Callsign WRTR831 (JASPER COUNTY ETSB)

www.radioreference.com

Can you monitor these for PL tones and usage please? I never heard anything when I was in Newton.

156.0675		WQAX929	M	CSQ	Jaspr Shrf MX	Sheriff: Mobile Extenders (to 155.43R)	FMN	Law Dispatch
173.3125		WQAX929	M		Jasper Law MX	Sheriff: Mobile Extenders	FMN	Law Dispatch

155.115

156.1125

WQPP949

RM

Jasper EMA / LZ

EMA: Ops / Landing Zone

FMN

Emergency Ops

460.3875

WQPP949

F

Jasp EMA Teutpls

EMA: Remote Link (at Teutopolis)

FMN

Emergency Ops

460.3875

WQPP949

F

Jasp EMA Teutpls

EMA: Remote Link (at Teutopolis)

FMN

Emergency Ops

453.3625	458.3625	WPUL286	RM		Jasper Fire RF	Fire: Remote Links (St. Marie, Yale)	FMN	Fire Dispatch
155.925		WQCE645	BM		Jasper Health	Health Department (Newton)	FMN	Public Works
158.805		WPWC248	BM		Jasper Highway 1	Highway Department	FMN	Public Works

Newton

151.3175

WRAB464

BM

S Muddy Twshp

South Muddy Township: Road Maintenance

FMN

Public Works

154.755		WQAX929	BM	162.2 PL	Nwtn Police OLD	Police: Dispatch - OLD	FMN	Law Dispatch
159.4575		WQBP442	M		WCFPD MX	Fire: Mobile Extenders (Wade CFPD)	FMN	Fire Dispatch

 

[Starcom21]

I see that Jasper County Ambulance got 4 used STARCOM21 radios in 2020. Do you know the talkgroup they are using??

This was the same time that the sheriff:

They have received portable Starcom radios from Barbeck Communications. The Sheriff’s Office is
still waiting on the mobile radios for the patrol cars and the consolettes for dispatch.
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The ambulance service received the Mary Heath Grant for $2,200.00 for the purchase of four used Star-Com radios.

Jasper County Board Unofficial Meeting Minutes for August

Jasper County Board August 13, 2020 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Picken…

jcdailynews.com

Feb 2020

b. Consider and act on authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Starcom
Radio Communication System.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to authorize the Intergovernmental
Agreement Concerning Starcom Radio Communication System with Jasper County’s
share of $53,816.60, City of Newton’s share of $53,816.60 and 911 Board’s share of
$12,657.18.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Reisner, Blake
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on purchasing 8 mobile and 4 portable refurbished Starcom radios.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Reisner, to authorize the purchasing 8
refurbished Starcom mobiles and 4 extra refurbished Starcom portable radios for
emergency situations, at a cost of $6,000.00 from the NPD’s DUI and Drug Funds.

I found nothing in the city/county council/board minutes from the last 2 years mentioning radio communications

 

[RT178c]

Can you keep on eye on the new Fire 151.055 and a brand new license for a countywide fire system on 151.145

FCC Callsign WRTR831 (JASPER COUNTY ETSB)

FCC Callsign WRTR831 (JASPER COUNTY ETSB)

www.radioreference.com

Can you monitor these for PL tones and usage please? I never heard anything when I was in Newton.

156.0675		WQAX929	M	CSQ	Jaspr Shrf MX	Sheriff: Mobile Extenders (to 155.43R)	FMN	Law Dispatch
173.3125		WQAX929	M		Jasper Law MX	Sheriff: Mobile Extenders	FMN	Law Dispatch

155.115

156.1125

WQPP949

RM

Jasper EMA / LZ

EMA: Ops / Landing Zone

FMN

Emergency Ops

460.3875

WQPP949

F

Jasp EMA Teutpls

EMA: Remote Link (at Teutopolis)

FMN

Emergency Ops

460.3875

WQPP949

F

Jasp EMA Teutpls

EMA: Remote Link (at Teutopolis)

FMN

Emergency Ops

453.3625	458.3625	WPUL286	RM		Jasper Fire RF	Fire: Remote Links (St. Marie, Yale)	FMN	Fire Dispatch
155.925		WQCE645	BM		Jasper Health	Health Department (Newton)	FMN	Public Works
158.805		WPWC248	BM		Jasper Highway 1	Highway Department	FMN	Public Works

Newton

151.3175

WRAB464

BM

S Muddy Twshp

South Muddy Township: Road Maintenance

FMN

Public Works

154.755		WQAX929	BM	162.2 PL	Nwtn Police OLD	Police: Dispatch - OLD	FMN	Law Dispatch
159.4575		WQBP442	M		WCFPD MX	Fire: Mobile Extenders (Wade CFPD)	FMN	Fire Dispatch

Yes, I will. I have a scanner that is to arrive later this week that I can load this in.
Some of these I am currently monitoring.

 

[RT178c]

I see that Jasper County Ambulance got 4 used STARCOM21 radios in 2020. Do you know the talkgroup they are using??

This was the same time that the sheriff:

They have received portable Starcom radios from Barbeck Communications. The Sheriff’s Office is
still waiting on the mobile radios for the patrol cars and the consolettes for dispatch.
-------
The ambulance service received the Mary Heath Grant for $2,200.00 for the purchase of four used Star-Com radios.

Jasper County Board Unofficial Meeting Minutes for August

Jasper County Board August 13, 2020 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Picken…

jcdailynews.com

Feb 2020

b. Consider and act on authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Starcom
Radio Communication System.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to authorize the Intergovernmental
Agreement Concerning Starcom Radio Communication System with Jasper County’s
share of $53,816.60, City of Newton’s share of $53,816.60 and 911 Board’s share of
$12,657.18.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Reisner, Blake
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on purchasing 8 mobile and 4 portable refurbished Starcom radios.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Reisner, to authorize the purchasing 8
refurbished Starcom mobiles and 4 extra refurbished Starcom portable radios for
emergency situations, at a cost of $6,000.00 from the NPD’s DUI and Drug Funds.

I found nothing in the city/county council/board minutes from the last 2 years mentioning radio communications

Thank You!

 

[RT178c]

Since I posted I have picked up few transmissions from Jasper Co.SO. The minimal traffic I am receiving is off of the Eaton Tower.

I'm curious if a directional/beam/yagi ($$$?) would help enough to get a reliable signal? And how much height / or how little height ($$$) do I need to get it to receive consistently?

 

[VASCAR2]

Since I posted I have picked up few transmissions from Jasper Co.SO. The minimal traffic I am receiving is off of the Eaton Tower.

I'm curious if a directional/beam/yagi ($$$?) would help enough to get a reliable signal? And how much height / or how little height ($$$) do I need to get it to receive consistently?

There is a site southwest of Newton on a Clear Talk tower at coordinates (38.9640307, -88.2230620). This site has good coverage but you still need good line of sight. If there is high ground between you and this site you might need a higher antenna. The Newton site covers about 30 miles depending on the terrain.

Here is a link to an web site for predicting radio coverage.

RF Line of Sight - SCADACore

RF Line-of-Sight provides radio path information for mapping long distance SCADA radio communications by using antenna height and topography.

www.scadacore.com

 

[RT178c]

There is a site southwest of Newton on a Clear Talk tower at coordinates (38.9640307, -88.2230620). This site has good coverage but you still need good line of sight. If there is high ground between you and this site you might need a higher antenna. The Newton site covers about 30 miles depending on the terrain.

Here is a link to an web site for predicting radio coverage.

RF Line of Sight - SCADACore

RF Line-of-Sight provides radio path information for mapping long distance SCADA radio communications by using antenna height and topography.

www.scadacore.com

Thank You!