Multiple Transmitting Sites?

[xusmarine1979]

Hello all, I'm sure it's posted somewhere, please forgive me. But if not, can someone explain to me how a TRS works in a large area, like a county? For example, Stark County Ohio, it's a P-25 County system with 100w. For the sites listed, does that mean those are sites (areas) that transmit, or recieve? I'm just curious because I notice a huge difference in some areas in my county. Thanks for any responses.

 

[greenthumb]

It can be set up several different ways, but in your area, it appears that the system is comprised of two simulcast cells: one in the Canton area, and the other covering areas east and south of Canton. All of the sites are transmitting the same thing on the same frequencies, which would explain why you would see differences in coverage across the county. When you get close to a site in the simulcast cell, obviously your signal strength will increase, and vice-versa.

Yes, for the sites listed on these particular licenses, those are the transmitter locations.

 

[xusmarine1979]

That clears it up alot. Thanks for the response Sir.

 

[greenthumb]

No problem. Anytime-