wirelesscop
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Hi everyone. Just curious if anyone knows when the state of Delaware upgrades the digital 800 MHz system if it’s going to be a phase 1 or phase 2 system. Thank you in advance.
System is 3600 baud Type 2 SmartZone with P25 CAI. It's not P25 Phase I or Phase 2
It has been a phase 2 system for years. FYI, most police channels and agencies are encrypted.
Delaware is in the process of re-banding. See link here: https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=411
As far as I can tell, Delaware is not building a new public safety communications system - at least as a single project. There is no solicitation or contract award to support it recorded in their procurement system.
I've heard from pretty reliable sources that the state is going to move from Motorola Type II trunking with P25 Voice to Astro Phase 1, Motorola Type 2 Repeater Equipment is probally end of life. I did ask if they would ever go to Phase 2 and the answer was no due to the fact that more towers and planning would be required. I did not ask if there was any plan to change the frequencies, but i'm thinking not. I forget the timeline now, but i think like re-banding they are behind schedule. This is a pretty large undertaking, every radio in the state needs programmed. Also every radio needs to be upgraded or replaced to ensure that it has the license or ability to operate in P25 Phase 1 Trunking. Older radios might not work at all and capable radios need to have the license installed if it's not already.