Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
Because control channels are dynamic and subject to change to any one of the alternates advertised by the system (which are used for voice function when not active as control).
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ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
I don't know if it's still the case but there was a time when a Motorola trunked system was "supposed" to be configured to roll the control channel to a new repeater every 24 hours so as to balance out the accumulated transmitter hours through the whole herd of repeaters.
What's a control channel today may be a voice channel tomorrow. So program in all the channels and drop the CC via ND.
What's a control channel today may be a voice channel tomorrow. So program in all the channels and drop the CC via ND.
Type II systems, ancient history. ASTRO 25 systems will remain on the same control channel for years.
Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
Unless an illegal carrier is detected on the uplink or (assuming GTR8000 ESS) you take the active channel down for rack maintenance (which was still recommended to be done annually when I went through the ESS workshop).
I'm fairly certain that you know exactly the point I was making with my post. Of course the control channel is going to roll if a condition causes it to, or if you take the channel out of service. And if the repeater blows up, it'll also roll, shockingly! 😂🤦♂️
Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
My retinas are still scared and my hair is still standing on end from that blue corona...
What system are you trying to hear?
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