BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Not able to receive multiple sites

[PurityControl2]

Hey everyone, I monitor the CLMRN and other digital systems in Litchfield County, CT. I am only able to receive the Troop B site with my 536HP despite also having the Troop L site as well. I am well within full range of Troop B and Troop L, with full bars of signal for both. For example, I have both Troop B and Troop L's dispatch talkgroups programmed, and ideally I'd like to receive Troop L on the Troop L site.. but I receive them on the Troop B site. No matter what I do, or how I program the scanner (with Sentinel) I cannot receive on other sites. Location control is turned off, and if you need any other information please let me know. My master RR DB is up to date, and I use Sentinel to program the scanner. Favorites list attached

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Since you didn't say where in Litchfield County you are I'll assume you're on the lower portion of the coverage radius of Troop B simulcast? You may only be within range of one cell here


The same geographical area encompasses several cells on the Troop L simulcast so you may be facing simulcast distortion with Troop L if you're within range of two or more cells on this simulcast

 

[PurityControl2]

Since you didn't say where in Litchfield County you are I'll assume you're on the lower portion of the coverage radius of Troop B simulcast? You may only be within range of one cell here
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The same geographical area encompasses several cells on the Troop L simulcast so you may be facing simulcast distortion with Troop L if you're within range of two or more cells on this simulcast
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Duurrrr that would have been good to include, sorry about that, didn't even think to include where I'm at. I'm in the north end of Torrington, near Burr Pond. I should be within full range of both the nearest Troop L site (west of Torrington) and Troop B, which I believe I receive the Winsted site for that.

 

[tvengr]

I don't see any problems with the programming. I agree with Whiskey3JMC that you are probably experiencing simulcast distortion on the Troop L site. Take your scanner for a ride and see if it works.

 

[PurityControl2]

I don't see any problems with the programming. I agree with Whiskey3JMC that you are probably experiencing simulcast distortion on the Troop L site. Take your scanner for a ride and see if it works.

Thank you both very much! I will do just that soon and report back

 

[dave3825]

If your using the stock telescoping antenna, try collapsing it or extending it. And prior to that, turn off Troop B site, leaving just site Troop L site enabled to scan. See if adjusting the antenna does anything.

 

[PurityControl2]

@Whiskey3JMC , @tvengr , @dave3825 - Took a ride and discovered the problem is intermittent signal issues, some days I get full signal here, other days I get next to none! I successfully did receive the Troop L site, I guess my issues are up to the RF gods lol. On another note, your advice, dave3825 solved some reception issues with other frequencies. I have the Diamond RH789, and collapsing it partially actually is letting me hear analog frequencies I was unable to receive previously. Thank you everyone and Happy New Year!

 

[ofd8001]

Don't worry about receiving Troop L on Troop B's site. There is probably a Troop L unit that is affiliating with the B site because he/she is located closer to the B site and getting a better signal. The result is Troop L's traffic is carried on Troop L site and Troop B site. Perfectly normal situation.