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Program a P25 channel without a Talkgroup in Armada
- Thread starter AG4BC
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I found I could use Talk Group FFFF with my VP8000 and the radio would unmute on any talk group. Also when TX FFFF any receiving radio will unmute regardless of its TG.
As far as my limited testing has gone, I don’t think any radio actually TX no TG. When I have no TG set on NX5000 or APX the receiving radio indicates it is receiving TG 1. Are you truly certain they have not set a TG? FFFF will solve the problem if you cannot find TG used. My guess is your real problem is an incorrect receive NAC (or split NAC). F7E on receive will open on any NAC. Digital squelch is a blunt instrument. Make sure you have two way communication with fire dept radios when you finish.
As far as my limited testing has gone, I don’t think any radio actually TX no TG. When I have no TG set on NX5000 or APX the receiving radio indicates it is receiving TG 1. Are you truly certain they have not set a TG? FFFF will solve the problem if you cannot find TG used. My guess is your real problem is an incorrect receive NAC (or split NAC). F7E on receive will open on any NAC. Digital squelch is a blunt instrument. Make sure you have two way communication with fire dept radios when you finish.
Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
No talkgroup means the P25 default talk group which is 1.
For most conventional applications it is very rare that a talkgroup is defined as the default of 1 has the most in common with analog (sub PL/DPL for NAC and you are done). If the newer Viking radios don't default to having an ID of 1 in the SUID location then you will need to set the ID to at least 1 as that may cause some issues on RX and certainly will prevent the radio from transmitting.
For most conventional applications it is very rare that a talkgroup is defined as the default of 1 has the most in common with analog (sub PL/DPL for NAC and you are done). If the newer Viking radios don't default to having an ID of 1 in the SUID location then you will need to set the ID to at least 1 as that may cause some issues on RX and certainly will prevent the radio from transmitting.
