Site Trunking and duplicate Control Channels

[LEH]

As I slowly start to build a codeplug for Virginia STARS system I am wondering if I would need site trunking enabled. Though this next question may say I should not. The 'help' on 'site trunking' in the PPS is vague to say the least.

As I enter various site control channels, there are numerous duplicate frequencies used as control channels across the state. If I delete the duplicates and set the RFSS and SYSID to wildcards (in the P25 Trunking System Site List window) will the receiver pick up that channel if it is not associated with the site?

Basically I am attempting to limit the number of control channels that need to be scanned. The chances of locking onto a distant CC are pretty remote.

Maybe a better question would be this. If I enter only the frequencies used as control channels into a single 'alias' with the RFSS and SYSID set as wildcards will it work? This would limit the number of CC's and sites (CC's in the system is close to 150 and there are around 70 sites).

I really cannot test this until I get my G3 so any input would be greatly appreciated. Even if it is not Virginia STARS specific (Ohio's MARC and NC VIPER jump to mind).

 

[bob550]

Basically I am attempting to limit the number of control channels that need to be scanned. The chances of locking onto a distant CC are pretty remote.

Clicking on the site names in the RR database brings up a map showing the site coverage area. There's no point to programming sites whose range ring places you outside the coverage area. I use this as a criteria for not only my G5, but my scanners as well. Remember that the G-series locks on to the strongest site within each knob position and ignores all else.

 

[Webodisk]

I eliminated all the duplicated frequencies, it locks onto the site number, I have traveled across va and have been in coverage, I have a code plus if you pm me an email you can look at and see if you want to use it

 

[LEH]

I eliminated all the duplicated frequencies, it locks onto the site number, I have traveled across va and have been in coverage, I have a code plus if you pm me an email you can look at and see if you want to use it

Mike,

Thanks that is what I thought would happen, I sent you an IM with my email. I'll compare it with what I was thinking of doing.