Open Mic

[b7spectra]

Now, this is a new one to me. I had an officer tell me that he was told that with the correct equipment, dispatch or others could "activate" the officer's mic and be able to monitor what is being said by the officer even though he hasn't keyed up. Now, this does sound possible, but I'm just a little suspicous about it.

 

[davidgcet]

i know there is an option for it in digital systems, but i have no experience with it or what settings are required. but i saw it mentioned during a class on the APX7000, not sure if any others do it or not. i do not think it can be done on analog systems at all though other than forcing an open mic after emergency. and that may be what it was on the 7000, i honestly don't remember as this was just a quick and dirty overview class.

 

[Gezelle007]

Sounds a bit illegal.

 

[davidgcet]

how would it be illegal, no different than wearing a mic for the camera in the car.

 

[ssd]

it can be dun on any p25 and non p25 trunk system

 

[Gezelle007]

how would it be illegal, no different than wearing a mic for the camera in the car.

Yeah but the officers know that's running. It's weird that they would be able to do it without the user knowing, sounds like a business radio type deal. ( I don't really think its illegal, it just sounds weird )

 

[kayn1n32008]

H43 Trunked Radio Trace / Remote Monitor

 

[Skypilot007]

Remote monitor has been around for quite some time, most all the CDM series radios I've seen have it. It's nothing new. It was developed for officer saftey. Dispatchers could activate it if they thought something was wrong and the officers mobile radio will start transmitting on a pre-programmed channel for a programmed amount of time, usually just a couple minutes.

 

[b7spectra]

Sounds kinda like a one way I-Call. So what my Police Officer friend told me may be true!