I know Providence is P-25 but what type?... is it a Motorola Type 2??? Thanks in advance !
J JimmyMac Member Premium Subscriber Joined Aug 9, 2003 Messages 58 Location Connecticut Jul 11, 2011 #1 I know Providence is P-25 but what type?... is it a Motorola Type 2??? Thanks in advance !
L Laxplurr06 Member Joined Jan 20, 2008 Messages 176 Location Boston, MA Jul 11, 2011 #2 Yes, the RISCON is Motorola Type II.
RKG Member Joined May 23, 2005 Messages 1,096 Location Boston, MA Jul 12, 2011 #3 No. "Type II" is a shorthand for a Motorola trunking protocol based on the SmartNet II format, using data sent analog at 3600 baud. Astro Trunking is an entirely different system, sending data and voice digitally at the equivalent of 9600 baud.
No. "Type II" is a shorthand for a Motorola trunking protocol based on the SmartNet II format, using data sent analog at 3600 baud. Astro Trunking is an entirely different system, sending data and voice digitally at the equivalent of 9600 baud.
L Laxplurr06 Member Joined Jan 20, 2008 Messages 176 Location Boston, MA Jul 12, 2011 #4 I must have it programmed wrong then. My 396XT tracks it fine with MOT II programmed in.
J JimmyMac Member Premium Subscriber Joined Aug 9, 2003 Messages 58 Location Connecticut Jul 12, 2011 #5 RKG.. I'm looking to program Providence into a BC 296 handheld.