PSERN and SERS Encryption

[k1sah]

Is it totally confirmed yet that the new King and Snohomish county systems will be unlistenable?

I’m enjoying listening to both systems now and am considering a new purchase to monitor… but the money won’t be spent if we’re only hearing digital hash in the near future.

I know, elsewhere in this board, it has been said that encryption is coming. If that’s true… does anyone know when.

It simply breaks down to the fact I’ll really miss enjoying these systems if they go dark for us radio nerds.

Thanks!

 

[nessnet]

When PSERN (King Co's new P25 II system) went live, I expected it soon after it was determined to be stable.
So far, it has not.... but could be any day.

So, no one know (or is saying) when, but it's probably inevitable.

 

[PACNWDude]

Had to buy some interop radios with encryption capability for some county agreements, and in discussion it will be Over-The-Air-Rekey (OTAR) as well. So, we did not have to purchase a KVL (Key Variable Loader) in this case. But, as mentioned above, radio are not encrypted yet, and no time frame given. Might even be after Snohomish County turns on their P25 Phase 2 system as well?

 

[louisik1]

I just noticed I haven't gotten any tac channel recordings on SPD Tac N in months. Anyone else? Maybe they set the tac channels to encrypted and we just didn't notice?

 

[piercescan]

I just noticed I haven't gotten any tac channel recordings on SPD Tac N in months. Anyone else? Maybe they set the tac channels to encrypted and we just didn't notice?

probably. It should be that way. Encrypt tactical channels and leave dispatch clear

 

[devicelab]

I just noticed I haven't gotten any tac channel recordings on SPD Tac N in months. Anyone else? Maybe they set the tac channels to encrypted and we just didn't notice?

You must have some technical issue then...

OpenMHz

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[Littledude]

I have been told by a FD Agency Chief who is on the PSERN board that encryption for the South King County agencies (Valleycom) will be going live when PSERN pushes out the next update to the agencies. As I have seen mentioned in other forms I believe the plan is for PD to be encrypted, and fire will remain in the clear with the exception of a couple FD channels which will remain encrypted for training and/or special use. As stated above I can only vouch for Valleycom agencies, I have no idea on the rest of the county. Timeline is before EOY.