Question: sds100

[Vinnie1224]

Thanks again for all the feedback from everyone an yes will definitely have more questions for rr lol. You guys really know your stuff on here which is nice to hear . I am really enjoying the sds100. An yes correct wide invert works the best for Philadelphia 800 MHz band

 

[Vinnie1224]

A yagi antenna is not designed to solve simulcast problems. While it may well do that, it's a directional antenna. It's also used in TV reception and 2-way communications.

I understand where you are coming from I was told to get the yagi so I can listen to Philadelphia 800 MHz band phase 1 and other 800 band stuff in a 30 mile distance. Works like a charm . Now I have the remtronix 800 MHz rubber duck antenna an it does not pick up philly which I was told it would . Thanks for your reply kk4jug.

 

[radio3353]

yea it’s coming in very clear 5 bars Phila always does just for some odd reason philly international airport I get like 2 sometimes 3 bars .

Glad to hear you are still picking up Philly in Norristown. You must be in a sweet spot!

As for Montco, only police will be encrypted. You will still be able to listen to fire. The startup for their new Phase 2 system has been pushed back many times over the past months (years) because of vendor (Motorola) issues. Latest info now is end of this year or early next year. Who knows? I believe it will happen when it happens In the meantime you can listen to police. Be sure to watch the RR Pennsylvania forum for the latest news.

 

[Vinnie1224]

Thank you for responding radio 3353 yea that sucks police will be gone

 

[tvengr]

The Remtronix antenna provides a significant improvement in signal strength. It is an omnidirectional antenna. The yagi is a directional antenna. Depending on the number of elements, a yagi can provide far more gain than any omnidirectional scanner antenna, especially when roof mounted. Elevation makes a big difference.

 

[Vinnie1224]

The Remtronix antenna provides a significant improvement in signal strength. It is an omnidirectional antenna. The yagi is a directional antenna. Depending on the number of elements, a yagi can provide far more gain than any omnidirectional scanner antenna, especially when roof mounted. Elevation makes a big difference.

The Remtronix antenna provides a significant improvement in signal strength. It is an omnidirectional antenna. The yagi is a directional antenna. Depending on the number of elements, a yagi can provide far more gain than any omnidirectional scanner antenna, especially when roof mounted. Elevation makes a big difference.

Yes i understand that my yagi is up pretty high . I just don’t know where the tower is to point it to but I’m happy with reception now I get about 45-50 miles sometimes more for some odd reason . Thank you for responding tvengr.

 

[hiegtx]

Yes i understand that my yagi is up pretty high . I just don’t know where the tower is to point it to but I’m happy with reception now I get about 45-50 miles sometimes more for some odd reason . Thank you for responding tvengr.

You can usually find the location of the various sites for a simulcast system by following specific links in the details of the system in question. You mentioned monitoring Philadelphia, so I'll use that system.

Go to the system in the database.
On the systems page, look at the sites.

Click on Zone 1 Simulcast.
That gets you here:


Down toward the bottom of the page, you'll see the line labeled Site FCC Licenses. There is a small icon at the end of that line, next to the lower left corner of the map.

Click on that.

That will get you to a map page showing the site locations for the simulcast.


I highlighted your city on the map.

Since the two licenses shown are used by both Zone 1 & Zone 2, you'd see the same map if you clicked on the Zone 2 Simulcast in place of Zone 1.

 

[Vinnie1224]

You can usually find the location of the various sites for a simulcast system by following specific links in the details of the system in question. You mentioned monitoring Philadelphia, so I'll use that system.

Go to the system in the database.
On the systems page, look at the sites.
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Click on Zone 1 Simulcast.
That gets you here:

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Down toward the bottom of the page, you'll see the line labeled Site FCC Licenses. There is a small icon at the end of that line, next to the lower left corner of the map.
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Click on that.

That will get you to a map page showing the site locations for the simulcast.
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I highlighted your city on the map.

Since the two licenses shown are used by both Zone 1 & Zone 2, you'd see the same map if you clicked on the Zone 2 Simulcast in place of Zone 1.

Thank you very much hiegtx.