You are "receiving Kincardine" because the Control Channel is exactly the same as Niagara Falls. Check the site number when "Kincardine" shows up on the scanner. It is unlikely you can receive it from almost 300 kms away.
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That would make a lot of sense. I never really looked that deeply into it.
There has been some clear traffic on 696 although like others have noticed, it's been pretty rare. It's been pretty quiet here off of Britannia....
I know people are probably gonna laugh at me for this, but hey they've been doing it forever so it's nothing new. I am doing EVERYTHING I can to prevent this full encryption of the system. I will not mention who, but I know a few politicians as well as a current Ontario cabinet minister who I have spoken to and given my case against it.
They agree with me, especially on the fact that it costs extra to encrypt. Doug Ford said in his election platform "I will find efficiencies and prevent them to save money" well here's one right here. I'm gunning for a phone call with him, but the cabinet minister I asked said she will do her best to get me a meeting with the ministry
Sure the contract is already in place and being implemented, so it may be throwing money in the drain instead. I think my case against it is valid and should be prevented. I believe there should be ONE encrypted channel per talkgroup in case there is something super important or something that requires discretion. Otherwise they can use their cellphones (on an unencrypted or encrypted system) or go to the encrypted talkgroup. You do not need to encrypt 98% of the traffic on the system. Give me a break.
EJB
20 + year membership
I'm not gonna laugh at you. Good for you for getting involved. Just remember it's politicians you are dealing with and while they are conservative they like to spend $ just as freely as the rest. And there are probably deals in place anyways.
Muxlow
Super Secret
Isn't AES a standard feature now on new Motorola radios? So more or less... free and not adding any cost to the radio. Just like when ADP was a free option, I think its now been replaced with AES.
I'd say same deal. 1 enc common group for each Comm Centre use, and of course the special service guys, ERT/TRU and the intel boys.. maybe even the tactical channels, but regular ops groups should stay clear.
I'd say same deal. 1 enc common group for each Comm Centre use, and of course the special service guys, ERT/TRU and the intel boys.. maybe even the tactical channels, but regular ops groups should stay clear.
bigcam406
Member
It's a done deal. OPP and Regional cops around the Golden Horseshoe don't want us hearing anything period. I live in Durham Region and even Fire is encrypted. I applaud the effort but the province's mind was made up when they made the deal with the vendor.
Since encryption is basically standard now on new radio systems, it isn't going to cost extra. Its part of the package. Am I going to miss listening to them? Sure am. But in today's day in age, it is becoming the norm, unfortunately.
Since encryption is basically standard now on new radio systems, it isn't going to cost extra. Its part of the package. Am I going to miss listening to them? Sure am. But in today's day in age, it is becoming the norm, unfortunately.
What radio/scanner were you using?
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There's a list of BEAT repeaters here: Ontario Provincial Police (Ontario) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Then there's 2 sites in the Huron region on Fleetnet - Goderich and Wingham.
Then there's 2 sites in the Huron region on Fleetnet - Goderich and Wingham.
Most of us are using BCD436/536 or SDS100/200's. for the DVRS frequencies. Any scanner that covers the 770-775 band will work.
Just be careful because the frequencies are stepped in 6.25 kHz steps. A SDR can also be used.
Thanks, I can still hear the Beat Repeater in Exeter on a 400 MHz Channel, but I’ve lost the Vehicle Repeaters now since the radio upgrade.
What are you using to listen to the repeaters?
Jradioptbo
Member
BCD 325P2. I was at the McDonalds on Highway 21 when I got a hit.
An old website that's been offline had this posted, might be some good info for provincial parks...
EJB
20 + year membership
As per the info already in the database.
My guess is the switch out from the XTL5000 to the APX2500s. Both EMS and OPP are getting the hardware swapped out with new black antennas too. If you look at the control head you will see its all black now instead of the grey around the display.
All the new radios have new RID's. These RID's will be obsolete once LMRN activates.
All the new radios have new RID's. These RID's will be obsolete once LMRN activates.
