NFTA & National Grid In Buffalo

[killerv]

Anyone hear any buses on the NFTA trunked system? I used to hear them on 452.410 & a few others back then, but now with my new trunking scanner (BCT15) I've imported from RR and have yet to hear any buses. I do hear a lot of the airport maint and shuttle buses. I entered in the older frequencies also, and nothing yet, except the NFTA Police on 453.8.


Also, what about National Grid. they used to be Niagara Mowhawk. Are they trunked now?

 

[transitman]

While passing through the Buffalo area in mid-December, both the METRO bus and light rail operations were heard on a regular basis. If you're hearing the airport shuttle buses, you should be able to listen to the METRO operations.

 

[killerv]

I figured I should be hearing the buses, but I haven't yet. I might be setup wrong. I imported the NFTA Trunked system right from RR database.

 

[killerv]

I figured it out. I had group quick keys set for the bus groups and they were not enabled. I am now hearing the dispatch and buses. Still nothing for National grid? I have a bunch of old Niagara Mohawk frequencies, but no traffic yet (except occasioanl noise).

 

[BTFire21]

National Grid moved to a digital system about 8 years ago. They are on VHF now with the exception of the Buffalo Service Trucks who are on UHF digital.

 

[killerv]

National Grid moved to a digital system about 8 years ago. They are on VHF now with the exception of the Buffalo Service Trucks who are on UHF digital.

Ah, it figures. thanks.