Listening to the NJSP - What does it take? I am in Middlesex County. Are they Encrypted?

[Sidebander]

I am located in Middlesex County, NJ. Is it possible to tune into the NJSP? If so, what is required? These P25 Systems are for the birds. The old Analog Systems were much better in my opinion!

The users of the P25 System in my area are a bunch of idiots, you can't even understand them when they try to transmit. They are a Joke!

So how do you tune in to them?

I do own a Uniden P2!

Help is appreciated much!

 

[richee2000]

You will need a uniden SDS100 or SDS 200. You will need to download the NJICS system. The NJSP dispatch channels are in the clear. There should be no problem receiving the system in Middlesex County.

 

[markjrenna]

I prefer a Unication G4. Sounds so much better.

 

[Sidebander]

Sounds like its not possible to tune into the NJSP with a Uniden 325P2 Scanner. Is that correct? Why did I buy the P2? Its a digital scanner!

 

[richee2000]

Sounds like its not possible to tune into the NJSP with a Uniden 325P2 Scanner. Is that correct? Why did I buy the P2? Its a digital scann

Sounds like its not possible to tune into the NJSP with a Uniden 325P2 Scanner. Is that correct? Why did I buy the P2? Its a digital scanner!

The uniden SDS series handles simulcast and multiPath transmission interference much better than the other scanners you're mentioning. In order to receive these type of systems correctly you will need this specific type of digital p25 scanner, or a professional radio

 

[Sidebander]

Thank You for your help!

 

[Skypilot007]

Your milage my vary with the P2 scanners. Where I'm at the 996P2 scanners work great as base station receivers. Not so good when I go mobile. Thats where the SDS scanners and commercial type radios shine.

 

[kd2pm]

The older P2 scanners worked well when the sites were all ASR's or separate sites. Once they started merging into cells and becoming simulcast, thats when the simulcast distortion came into play and folks heading to the SDS scanners.
But...you can still use an older P2 scanner provided you are very close to a site and wont pick up the simulcast interference. So dont rule it out just yet

 

[Sidebander]

I prefer a Unication G4. Sounds so much better.

Where can this G4 be purchased?

 

[KK4JUG]

While the G4 is a great receiver, there is one caveat: It is not a scanner.

 

[Sidebander]

While the G4 is a great receiver, there is one caveat: It is not a scanner.

where would I find this receiver?

 

[KK4JUG]

Google it. There are many places that have them available.

 

[rr60]

Where can this G4 be purchased?

Here is a very good resource.

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[RadioChief55]

I bought 5 G5 radios from these guys earlier this year. Best price around and easy to work with. Radio Equipment in Elliottsburg, PA | Hoffman Radio Network, LLC.

 

[markjrenna]

It may not be a scanner but it works great for NJICS. Better than my SDS200 any day of the week

 

[AvidHiker]

Yes, the superiority of the Unications is never disputed, but have they added serious recording functionality to any of their receivers yet? That's what I love most about my SDS100 (well, that, and the relative ease and convenience of programming)- I can leave it recording NJICS for months at a time. Whenever I have some free time, or hear/see some activity, I can get up to speed on what's been happening in my town.

 

[RWJ-AIR-1]

where would I find this receiver?

there good but I know a bunch of people that have it they run into lots of problems