I guess we didn't get what was promised to us today. Maybe tomorrow
LASD Remove "Busy Tone" effective June 19th
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Here is a bit of history that points to why the busy tone was thought up in the first place. In the 70's and prior when LASD was on 39 mhzthe FCC only allowed emergency traffic repeated on VHF Low. When there was emergency traffic, then the repeater mode could be enabled. Not sure why it was carried over to the 480 other than for continuation of habit.
That also is why CHP did not go to repeated traffic until some time later when the FCC changed the rule
That also is why CHP did not go to repeated traffic until some time later when the FCC changed the rule
RadioDaze
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I would call them to complain but I'm afraid I'll only get a busy tone.
How I was told was because the way stations get picked up and dropped from the consoles along with similiar call signs from various stations it prevented confusion for field units, ie was that 173, 73, or 273 that needed assistance. Interesting of note is the directive about this upcoming trial asks us to start using our station along with the call sign when broadcasting. In other words, Norwalk 43k1 10-34 for a plate, or Temple 55 10-38 with 1. Instead of just the call sign. Well it is the Sheriff's Dept. so he gets what he wants.
d119
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Welcome to the 20th century, LASD... Yes, I said that correctly. I'd almost wager they don't keep it this way.
I thought the busy tone was the cool thing about the LASO system. Back when I listened/lived/PD dispatched in Anaheim 26 years ago.
Now soon to be encrypted. I'd be an unhappy listener if I still lived there.
enjoy what predetermined days are left with this system. This will be it.
I'm not sure if I would call the LASD system dated. It's more than just a busy tone. LAPD and LASD are of a similar size and scope.
The LASD system allows for local control of units (especially important to contract cities big and small), while allowing radio dispatchers at SCC to co-ordination of multiple resources in emergency situations, such as aero, cross jurisdiction pursuits etc...
Not many agencies that have contract cities have the local station directly in control of what their units are handling with priority while having first-hand knowledge of locations that they cover.
During the test, dispatch channels remained full-duplex, All incoming radio traffic on a given dispatch console was patched together so a listener would hear all radio traffic regardless of frequency instead of the busy tone.
If there was emergency traffic there would be no need to activate the patch since that function was on 24/7.
If there was emergency traffic there would be no need to activate the patch since that function was on 24/7.
Back to the technical drawing board for Motorola. Its was fun while it lasted for a few days
Starman918
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There were a lot of Deputies that didn't like the change. Even more are happy that the busy tone is back.
And there were a lot that liked it, or did not care one way or another. Don't get too used to it.
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