Oak Lawn Central on Starcom

[kc9nla]

With a BCD325P2 you can not add a NAC if the system is set as P25 trunked. If your scanning conventional 800 MHz frequency you can add a NAC. You can add any name you choose to identify a particular site. If you hold on the control channel the site SID identification will be displayed alternating with the alpha tag or programed name or number. If your on ID scan you can only receive Talk Groups you have entered and not locked out. If your using ID search any Talk Group on the site will be heard unless the TG is encrypted.

Some times an individual radio will be set to use encryption. The other units transmitting might not be encrypted which you will hear. I hear US Marshall’s working in my area. Sometimes all the units on the detail are not encrypted. Many radios have the option of turning the encryption off or on. Some Talk Groups only carry encrypted traffic and any unit which keys up is encrypted. Some TG’s encryption is at the users preference.

BCD396XT will work on P25 trunked as long as the system is not Phase II TDMA or encrypted. The BCD396XT will work on P25 Phase I.

VASCAR2, thank you for the information, I have been going crazy thinking I am missing a simple click somewhere but atlas I can rest my mind and enjoy listening. thank you again

 

[werinshades]

Keep in mind this system is a P25 simulcast. With those two scanners, reception isn't a guarantee. The SDS series of Uniden's handles the system very well.

 

[kc9nla]

Keep in mind this system is a P25 simulcast. With those two scanners, reception isn't a guarantee. The SDS series of Uniden's handles the system very well.

I was wondering if the SDS series would be able to listen to the encrypted messages?? Thinking probably not.

 

[werinshades]

I was wondering if the SDS series would be able to listen to the encrypted messages?? Thinking probably not.

That's a negative.

I'll be posting any future information at the Starcom Thread: 2019-STARCOM21 Thread Sites/Talkgroups

This thread can be locked down if any of the administrators can do so...thanks.

 

[chester85]

T102 is still carrying OLREC traffic, just not sure if any of the "Channel 3's" are only being heard on this site? Confirmed Evergreen-3 a few times on Site 1-002 . Alsip told a few of their units to "go to 3" and I didn't hear anything in ID search on Site 1-002 yesterday . Either it was code to "call me on cell" or Alsip and Oak Lawn's channel 3 are only being carried on Site 1-030 or you can call it OLREC Local site?

How were you guys able to get the new frequencies? Can you guys help me?

 

[chester85]

Hearing some field testing this morning in the Oak Lawn area on Site 1-02. Talk groups being used so far, 36961 (Channel 1), 36962 (Channel 2), 36963 (Channel 3). The channel ID's were from the users but unknown who the actual users will be at this time. Radio ID's so far are in the 1782xx series. Based upon the conversations, it appears these are Oak Lawn PD units who probably were given Starcom radios to test. Heard mention of "322 to 311"...etc.

It's been previously reported that Talk Group 36964 was used and identified as (Channel 4). Those not familiar with Oak Lawn Central, they dispatch police for Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Bridgeview and Burbank. They dispatch for numerous fire departments in the Division 21 MABAS area. I don't know if Fire Departments will be switching to Starcom or their VHF 155.5575 will have a patch to Starcom. All channels mentioned are in the clear.

In addition to these talk groups, Oak Lawn units were heard testing on District 15-South and District-Chicago Priority/ISPERN patch.

Unknown if other departments on Net-6 (470.4625) or Net-10 (470.5875) will be switching?

How were you able to get the talkgroups or frequencies? can you please help me?

 

[RoninJoliet]

It depends what Starcom tower you live near , you program in the red and blue frequency in a system in your radio and you will receive the TG,s for Oklawn

 

[werinshades]

How were you able to get the talkgroups or frequencies? can you please help me?

What scanner do you own?

 

[chester85]

What scanner do you own?

I don't have one yet but I'm thinking about getting a uniden but I don't know which model

 

[werinshades]

I don't have one yet but I'm thinking about getting a uniden but I don't know which model

SDS100 (Handheld) or SDS200 (Desktop/Mobile)

 

[chester85]

SDS100 (Handheld) or SDS200 (Desktop/Mobile)

On those one's will it show me the system ID and Everything and will I be able to get the side channels?

 

[werinshades]

On those one's will it show me the system ID and Everything and will I be able to get the side channels?

Alot of information is in these forums as to what features these scanners have, and I suggest checking the database for the talkgroups you want to listen to.

 

[chester85]

Alot of information is in these forums as to what features these scanners have, and I suggest checking the database for the talkgroups you want to listen to.

Will I be able to get the talkgroups on the uniden BCD996P2?

 

[werinshades]

Will I be able to get the talkgroups on the uniden BCD996P2?

Yes, but unfortunately it's a simulcast system and the 996P2 doesn't receive it consistently. The SDS100 or SDS200 are recommend.

 

[scannerjunkie]

It appears that Oaklawn (OLREC) TGID 36961 has switched from P1 to P2.

 

[kevino]

It appears that Oaklawn (OLREC) TGID 36961 has switched from P1 to P2.

Database updated, thanks for the report.

 

[werinshades]

It appears that Oaklawn (OLREC) TGID 36961 has switched from P1 to P2.

It would appear Sites 1-002 and 1-030 are having some issues. Traffic is only being carried on the DuPage site (1-001) at this time in Phase 2. No ISP traffic either on Site 1-002.

 

[scannerjunkie]

Scanning sites 1-002 and 1-030. both are active on my end. even receiving will wescom from site 1-002.

 

[werinshades]

Scanning sites 1-002 and 1-030. both are active on my end. even receiving will wescom from site 1-002.

Do you have the sites showing on the display? Site hold produced no radio traffic, just a control channel on both Cook & Christ site. Probably down for maintenance.

 

[scannerjunkie]

On my 396xt im showing the cc frequency 774.34375 for site 1-002 and is receiving ISP IDOT and wescom traffic. my TRX-1 is set to control channel only for the oaklawn stand alone 1-030 site and that site is active here. these are the only two sites except for chicago oemc that i use.