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Interesting. I wonder why they are going with so many different radio models now. APX7000, APX6000, Vertex VX537, VX800, VXP824, VXP924 and now the Motorola/Vertex P949.
I didn’t know this radio was ever released. I know there was rumblings about being released last year but never heard anything more than that. What’s the cost on one of these?
I didn’t know this radio was ever released. I know there was rumblings about being released last year but never heard anything more than that. What’s the cost on one of these?
Actually, it's an APX 900, right down to the same model # and FCC ID.
FCC ID AZ489FT7099 2-Way Portable Radio with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE and WiFi by Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Motorola VX-P949 Portable Subscriber
FCC ID AZ489FT7099 2-Way Portable Radio with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE and WiFi by Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Motorola VX-P949 Portable Subscriber
Danny37
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These P25 radios really have you wondering if the big E will come to NYC.
The P824 radio seem to be exclusive to some Manhattan commands and bosses/detectives. Heard vertex discoutinued them last year. Those 537s have been to hell and back, everyone I've come across is silver from how much they've been dinged and bruised.
The P824 radio seem to be exclusive to some Manhattan commands and bosses/detectives. Heard vertex discoutinued them last year. Those 537s have been to hell and back, everyone I've come across is silver from how much they've been dinged and bruised.
The VX-P949 is now the new NYPD standard issue radio, with the citywide rollout beginning in Brooklyn North a few months ago.
They have P25 and encryption capability right out of the box.
Let's just say that there are going to be a lot of extremely unhappy NYPD ex-listeners around two years from now. Enjoy the monitoring while you still can.
They have P25 and encryption capability right out of the box.
Let's just say that there are going to be a lot of extremely unhappy NYPD ex-listeners around two years from now. Enjoy the monitoring while you still can.
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Danny37
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The VX-P949 is now the new NYPD standard issue radio, with the citywide rollout beginning in Brooklyn North a few months ago.
They have P25 and encryption capability right out of the box.
Let's just say that there are going to be a lot of extremely unhappy NYPD ex-listeners around two years from now. Enjoy the monitoring while you still can.
Well this is disappointing, was hoping NYC would be one of those cities that would be in the clear. Crossing my fingers that dispatch and SOD remains in the clear.
KC2zZe
Member
I'd like to know why that cop is allowing someone to be so into his/her personal space.
radioman2001
Member
Just because the radio is provisioned for an option like P-25 and or "E" doesn't mean NYPD is going to it. They have always taken the KISS method when designing their systems. One reason why you don't see a megalopolis trunking system in NYC.
As I remember it NYPD always rolls out new or replacement radios in the outer boroughs first, then one borough per year with Manhattan usually the last. This could have changed, but I doubt you would change a system that has worked for over 50 years.
As I remember it NYPD always rolls out new or replacement radios in the outer boroughs first, then one borough per year with Manhattan usually the last. This could have changed, but I doubt you would change a system that has worked for over 50 years.
Sorry but your completely wrong in this. Encryption is coming. They are issuing new radio starting with PBBS (Patrol Boro Brooklyn South). Once the entire Dept has new radios the encryption will slowly be turned on.
As part of this change all spare precinct radios are being returned. If your radio is broken you have to bring it out to the shop yourself. This procedure is being put into place to protect the security of the system.
All recruits are being issued new radios in the academy. All new radios will have the issued officers tax number which is how the radio will be tracked internally.
Encryption is coming. I saw the 49 myself with my own eyes.
Danny37
Member
God I really didn't want to hear this. Is it proposed for everything to be encrypted or just tacticial? Also when is the proposed date for completion?
They way it reads everything will be encrypted. It does not go into specifics but LSSD(Life Safety Systems Division) is not gonna encrypt a couple of 2 watt Tactical channels and institute new procedures. This is an institutional change. The “radio shop” and the NYPD for that matter has a completely different attitude towards technology.
Spouse, SO, family? They both are standing with a very casual friendly stance.
KD2JFA
Radio Guy
Not too worried. was talking to the LSSD guys at the FEMA Region 2 Comms exercise a few back and they didnt lend much to anything to worry about. Ill just leave it at that.
was talking to the LSSD guys at the FEMA Region 2 Comms exercise a few back and they didnt lend much to anything to worry about. Ill just leave it at that.A
a few back when years?,months?,days? This 49 is about 60 days old.Not too worried.
KD2JFA
Radio Guy
The drill was Oct 29/30 2018 so 65 days ago?
KD2JFA
Radio Guy
Well aware of the new radios being issued not debating that. Merely lending to what I’ve heard about encryption and it’s not something to worry about.
Not saying encryption couldn’t happen, but it just seems like it wouldn’t, at least entirely. The amount of testing alone that would have to go into this would take a long time itself. Remember, NYPD has been analog since the beginning of time, and it has worked for the most part flawlessly. To now switch to digital which is a big step would require a lot of work. Plus all the other outside agencies that have NYPD frequencies programmed in their radios, what happens there? I know NYPD is going encrypted atleast somewhat because they already have several frequencies encrypted including a tac channel that is programmed in newer radios. But for full blown encryption department wide, I just can’t see it happening. Besides the press and civil rights activists would start world war 3 if that ever happened. I could see it now, “What is the NYPD trying to hide!?”
One piece of important info that most of you will not be aware of is that not too long ago, the NYPD had Motorola design a new comparator (voter) specifically for them. It is the GRV 8000, and is capable of voting both analog and P25 conventional within the same piece of hardware. Its purpose is to not only support a mixed-mode channel with the top of the line G Series equipment, but to also make the transition from analog to digital seamless.
GRV 8000 Comparator - Motorola Solutions
The writing is on the wall, fellas.
GRV 8000 Comparator - Motorola Solutions
The writing is on the wall, fellas.
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