ChrisABQ
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Thanks for the explanation Erik, still trying to "wrap my head around" how this new system works.
New Mexico DTRS
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I bet they will add more sites eventually to enhance the core system. Seems like there might be areas in town with some gaps. But maybe not with the Crest and West Mesa sites. I would be surprised if we didn’t eventually see a Los Lunas and Rio Rancho site expansion.
So is there gonna be sites covering the Los Cruces, Gallop along I-40, and Farmington areas? Seems strange there isn’t something online already in these areas. I would think they would want coverage out on tribal land as well where they really need it.
Seems it will be a question of when, not if.
Getting the Tribal agencies to come aboard might take awhile, if they ever come aboard. I grew up in the area and if there is even a hint that they might lose a tiny bit of "sovereignty" they won't participate. That might include repeater site placement if the current tower locations in the area aren't used.
Can’t say I blame them. The whole interoperability thing on the system and the public safety MDT enhancements would think would really help them though. You would think the state would at least want good coverage around Gallop and Grants along I-40. Busy area. Maybe round 2 system expansions will include this.
The_Operator
Crypto ⦰ King
It is a state-wide system, and its still in the very early stages. There will be lots more sites all over the state.
Yeah that’s kind of what I thought would happen. Makes sense!
ChrisABQ
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Has anybody been able to identify BCSO East? If you have, I think that may be the last dispatch channel that will remain in the clear. I have seen enough encrypted that leads me to believe that we may be hearing everything at this point.
I have been looking for BCSO East and West but haven’t heard anything yet either. I think it’s still too early. They are actively still building out this system. There will be more changes and additions I bet for the remainder of the year.
20 - Investigations. (Unknown police agency?)
90 - Radio Testing
14079 - Aviation PD Tac
14510 - Prison Ops/Corrections (Unknown where?)
154 Encrypted
34021 - Encrypted
90 - Radio Testing
14079 - Aviation PD Tac
14510 - Prison Ops/Corrections (Unknown where?)
154 Encrypted
34021 - Encrypted
Just a little pointer here, having lived in New Mexico and traveling around the state, this back in the late 70's and early 80's. The spelling is "Gallup" not "Gallop." It's not named after a horse at a high rate of speed.
When I lived in rural, remote New Mexico there was interoperability with nearly everyone, with the exception of NM Game and Fish, who were on and still are, on VHF Low. Nearly everyone else was on VHF High. It all went through remote bases on 44.800 and 44.920 if my memory is working. I always remember, sometimes late at night the call "two nine, Santa Fe." I think he was usually called on the Davenport Electronic Site near Datil. There is some wonderfully remote country south of I-40, north of I-10 and west of I-25 in New Mexico. I got to live in that area and traveled much of it on foot and by vehicle. I'm very curious about how a 700 MHz system will work in that area.
MrAstroSaber
Walkie Talkie Man
I can still hear a lot of low band traffic down in roswell. In fact I still here NMSP using it because of the bleedover from Mexico and Texas DPS on VHF High. I have even seen old DES XL analog encryption being used at same time. Rumor has it they are talking to Kenwood for NXDN Simulcast Lowband replacement system.
As for the Metro I too am seeing a lot more encryption being used. I talked to a city tech who said when they are done with the switch from EDACS they will go fully encrypted. They just waiting for patches to be taken offline to make switch. He mainly blamed the people who broadcast the radio feeds online to blame. I can't say I disagree.
As for some new TG I have noticed heavy traffic on TG 20 and 22 mostly encrypted but some in the clear sounded like special security detail maybe MLG's detail or food delivery 🤣 also more radio testing I think might be ABQ radio shop on TG4578666
Also hearing the city of Las Cruces is joining the state system. They just built a new site somewhere in LC and it is live. NMSU now online and city has started testing the new site. Anyone down in LC? Hopefully they can find some new TG. I will have to make a trip down and see if I can find the site and some new TG down there.
Very cool! Hearing tones now on APD dispatch channels for Priority 1 calls. That’s a new useful feature. Don’t remember hearing that on the PV system.
I would think VHF low/high would still be the most effective in extreme rural areas of the state. 700 not ideal for remote flat areas unless you have allot of towers around. No different than cell phone reception in rural areas.
12 foot long antennas! 🤣
MrAstroSaber
Walkie Talkie Man
I know the state uses low band a lot in Silver City and Catron County areas. I am curious to see how Kenwood NXDN works in low band. Low band works great when you don't have the towers needed or if your in the mountains with a lot of trees. I think we will see the state 700 system cover where the population is and a lot of low band and high band vhf for the other parts of the state. It's really just nice to see NM get with the times and start installing real radio systems
I am interested to see how NXDN works on Low Band too. That’s the first time I have heard of that. No different than any other frequently I guess.
I am finding that if I move the squelch full counter clockwise on my TRX-1, I am able to receive more and it is able to lock onto Phase 2 audio better.
ChrisABQ
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I live 1/2 mile from the tower on Montgomery, experiencing zero distortion on the new system. Zero error rate as well. Very pleased with the P2 performance on my 436 & 996.
