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I've seen several Frequencies that have PL by them. What does it mean and what should I input on my scanner when I see PL?
http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/PLchedderhead said:I've seen several Frequencies that have PL by them. What does it mean and what should I input on my scanner when I see PL?
chedderhead said:thats quite helpful but I still dont understand how I would do anything with that on my scanner?
JoeyC said:The Wiki article, while factual is vague in the eyes of a newbie.
Some things to remember about PL and DCS.
You NEVER need to program them to hear the transmissions.
You will want to program them in (if your scanner has the ability) if you are receiving interference from other stations or sources.
Think of PL and DCS as filters. 2 or more transmitters within your listening range may be transmitting on the same frequency. Without the PL or DCS enabled on your receiver, you would hear everything. By programming the proper PL or DCS the radio will only allow transmissions with the programmed PL or DCS to open squelch on the radio thus filtering those stations with different PL or DCS.
JoeyC said:Think of PL and DCS as filters. 2 or more transmitters within your listening range may be transmitting on the same frequency. Without the PL or DCS enabled on your receiver, you would hear everything. By programming the proper PL or DCS the radio will only allow transmissions with the programmed PL or DCS to open squelch on the radio thus filtering those stations with different PL or DCS.
LOL! That depends.chedderhead said:Well, my scanner will be the 996T again. Thanks for the info, will I need to program anything into it?
jbreesefl said:i have an FM Frequency 115.1900. This is for the Bolton Fire service.
However, the Statepolice uses that frequency as well. the state police frequency is 115.11900 PL 118.8. My question:
To listen to both channels when programming my scanner, do i have to put the frequency in twice like this:
Freq Alpha Tag CTCSS
115.1900 Bolton Fire None
115.1900 StatePolice 118.8
Or, do i have to put the Freq in just once to listen to both channels:
Freq Alpha Tag CTCSS
115.11900 State Pol & Bolton Fire 118.8
Or