Sedgwick County Kansas

[JohnJack8230]

Received a BCD325P2 for Christmas. I have not owned a scanner since the crystal days. I have been reading some of the threads concerning this radio and Simulcast. I also just saw a post that Sedgwick County is getting ready to encrypt all their transmissions. My question is -- should I return this radio?

 

[Ensnared]

It depends on what you want to listen to & whether the information your read about encryption is accurate. I would verify the information about encryption. In essence, I would keep my receipt if I were you.

Hopefully, this is only a rumor. However, this encryption issue is starting to grow across the U.S.

 

[scanningisfun]

Get an SDR and DSD Fastlane.

 

[Cowley639]

Encryption is coming for Sedgwick County. Harvey Co. just flipped the switch. However i don't think the entire SG County system will be encrypted. I suspect most LEO talkgroups will be. I know million dollar plus grant was awarded to SG county recently. So I guess we shall see...

Law enforcement agencies encrypting radio traffic

Law enforcement agencies are encrypting radio traffic so public can no longer hear.

www.ksn.com

 

[pallen444]

More info Law enforcement encrypting radio transmissions to protect privacy

 

[climberkid]

I had not heard this news, but it makes me wonder if I should upgrade my scanner to enjoy it while it lasts or get over it and just keep the cash. Something I’m definitely going to keep a close eye on. Thanks for the heads up!

73,
Alex

 

[Squelchtail]

KHP is making plans to go total encrypted as well.

 

[Jimbnks]

KHP is making plans to go total encrypted as well.

On Metro towers, or Statewide?

 

[Squelchtail]

Statewide

 

[dgruver911]

KHP is making plans to go total encrypted as well.

No they're not. They are going to add encrypted channels for necessary traffic, but the main dispatch talkgroups will remain clear.

 

[Squelchtail]

Yes there is a info talkgroup for now but the long term plan is all encrypted.

 

[Jimbnks]

No they're not. They are going to add encrypted channels for necessary traffic, but the main dispatch talkgroups will remain clear.

Thank you for confirming!

 

[nec911]

Statewide

They are not. Only certain talk groups.

 

[pallen444]

Law enforcement agencies encrypting radio traffic​

When is sedgwick county doing it in the news thay said end of 2024 today end. brodcasting in the clear today last day anyone know when ?