Need Help New and Having Issues

[Democar20]

We have a Uniden Bearcat BC75XLT Handheld Scanner, 300 Channels, 10 banks, Close Call Technology, PC Programable, NOAA Weather, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety since 2016.

We have had no issues with receiving transmissions from our small-town area until the last year and a half and I was just wondering what the issues could be. We are in Northwestern Illinois. (Carroll, Whiteside, JoDavis, Ogle, and Lee counties) I no longer receive the EMS/Fire/Police or Sheriff for these counties.

Is my scanner out of date, not good enough for the frequencies now days? My husband has Retinitis Pigmentosa, and I am just trying to give him something to listen to and keep in touch with his surroundings (Weather/Accidents/or other Emergencies) while I am gone at work.

If someone could steer me into the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Democar20]

One more Question. Do I need to add the PL number Tone along with the frequency number? Or do I need to be in another forum for this kind of help?

 

[Akuriko]

here is the info for Carroll

Carroll County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Carroll County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

ogle

Ogle County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Ogle County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

davies

Jo Daviess County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Jo Daviess County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

whiteside

Whiteside County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Whiteside County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

and lee

Lee County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Lee County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

 

[Akuriko]

Seems if I'm reading this correctly the counties are P25 aka digital. or encrypted.

so far Lee County I is trunked and needs the following

Lee County, Illinois (IL) Trunked Systems

All Trunked Radio Systems in Lee County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

trunked and nxdn or Phase 1 and Phase 2

Whiteside sheriff says Phase 2 digital

its under Starcom 21

Looking at Lee again it also Starcom 21

STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois Trunking System, Statewide, Multi-State

STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

Carroll is the same it's under starcom 21

ogle

Ogle County 911​

The following are all still being used when they are not on Starcom21.
--Fire and EMS for county Dispatch is on 154.340
--Rochelle and Ogle Lee FD Dispatch is on 154.160
--154.34 - Forreston, Leaf River, Byron, Stillman Valley, Monroe Center, Lin-Scott-Rock (Lindenwood area/townships)
--Most agencies used Fireground Red, 154.83 for Fireground comms.

Ogle County Sheriff​

The following are all still being used when they are not on Starcom21.
--OCSD Primary Police Dispatch is on Control 1 -453.100
--Backup is on Control 2 -- 155.100
*see the wiki for more information

And Jo Davies I think is on Starcom 21

 

[Democar20]

Seems if I'm reading this correctly the counties are P25 aka digital. or encrypted.

so far Lee County I is trunked and needs the following

Lee County, Illinois (IL) Trunked Systems

All Trunked Radio Systems in Lee County, Illinois (IL)

www.radioreference.com

trunked and nxdn or Phase 1 and Phase 2

Whiteside sheriff says Phase 2 digital

its under Starcom 21

Looking at Lee again it also Starcom 21

STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois Trunking System, Statewide, Multi-State

STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

Carroll is the same it's under starcom 21

ogle

Ogle County 911​

The following are all still being used when they are not on Starcom21.
--Fire and EMS for county Dispatch is on 154.340
--Rochelle and Ogle Lee FD Dispatch is on 154.160
--154.34 - Forreston, Leaf River, Byron, Stillman Valley, Monroe Center, Lin-Scott-Rock (Lindenwood area/townships)
--Most agencies used Fireground Red, 154.83 for Fireground comms.

Ogle County Sheriff​

The following are all still being used when they are not on Starcom21.
--OCSD Primary Police Dispatch is on Control 1 -453.100
--Backup is on Control 2 -- 155.100
*see the wiki for more information

And Jo Davies I think is on Starcom 21

Thank you so much for your response. I have all of these frequencies programmed. I receive them being toned out on calls but that is it. I can not hear anything else about the calls. Do I need to do something different since they are Starcom 21 or is my BC75XLT not big enough or the right scanner for these frequencies? I am trying so hard to figure out all this radio stuff but it is over my head. Thank you so much again for your time and help 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

 

[Akuriko]

to listen to P1 and P2 aka p25 P2 or P25 phase 1 you need a digital scannerr, this is what you need

the cheapest one I will look for you but these are the units you need to listen to starcom.

BCD325P2

The BCD325P2 comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF® Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. It also includes support for the latest APCO Project 25 Phase II systems.

uniden.com

BCD996P2 Digital Mobile Scanner

The BCD996P2 comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. It includes support for digital systems, including the latest APCO Project 25 Phase II systems. Product Overview TrunkTracker V - Follows...

uniden.com

HomePatrol-2

Tune in and stay informed with the HomePatrol-2 simple program digital radio scanner from Uniden. Just enter your zip code or city on the easy-to-use touch screen, and the scanner will listen for transmissions in your area.

uniden.com

BCD436HP

The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol-1's ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Plus, Uniden's exclusive Close Call® RF Capture feature, GPS Connectivity, Extra-Large Display, Radio System Analysis and Discover Modes put the most advanced scanner features ever...

uniden.com

BCD536HP

HomePatrol technology makes the BCD536HP Uniden's easiest-to-program mobile professional scanner. Plus, the Wi-Fi feature lets you use the exclusive Uniden Siren App on your smartphone or tablet to access your scanner from anywhere in your home or vehicle.

uniden.com

SDS100

Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 True I/Q™ Scanner and Digital TrunkTracker communications receiver that incorporates the HomePatrol database of all known radio systems in the USA and Canada. Programming it can be as simple as entering your zip code.

uniden.com

SDS200

The Bearcat SDS200 has all the same high-performance features as the handheld SDS100 scanner plus much more. Featuring TrunkTracker X technology and free Sentinel software keeps the scanner up to date for as long as you have the scanner.

uniden.com

 

[Akuriko]

the chepeast is on amazon for $372 give or take

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V91IN62/?coliid=ITG7XMXRFDRAF&colid=14J4X9NUCU64Z&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

the chepeast is on amazon for $372 give or take

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V91IN62/?coliid=ITG7XMXRFDRAF&colid=14J4X9NUCU64Z&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

That is analog. No P25

 

[Akuriko]

Acually the 325p2 is Digital not analog

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Acually the 325p2 is Digital not analog

I stand corrected!

 

[Democar20]

Thank you all so much for the help. Looks like I will be having to save some money to purchase a upgraded scanner. Special thank you to @Akuriko for going the extra mile to help me I appreciate it so much.

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