Is non-affiliate scan needed on a SmartZone system? I programmed this system into an APX, and I'm not sure if SmartZone has the technology to brick a radio.
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SmartZone Non-Affiliate Scan
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It does. And even if it didn't you shouldn't be transmitting on it.
Yes. I meant if the system can see a radio on it.
Yes, it can. They see everything; if it’s happening on the system, they know it.
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They will know it is there without having to look for it.
Even if the radio never affiliates/registers, it can still be inhibited. The radio will respond to the inhibit packet if its addressed to the RID programmed in the radio.
Even the Unication G4/G5s can be inhibited.
In summary, extremely stupid idea, and you’re putting actual people’s lives in danger by dicking around with things you know nothing about. What do you plan on using this radio for?
One more thing, there are lots of radio system admins are members on this forum and peruse this exact forum on a regular basis, just to sniff out people like you.
One more thing, there are lots of radio system admins are members on this forum and peruse this exact forum on a regular basis, just to sniff out people like you.
How are lives in danger if I am not transmitting? 🙄
You’re not being shamed because you’re asking questions on the forum. You’re asking how to program a radio to do something that you should not even be attempting to do yourself with the lack of proper knowledge of how a radio system actually works…which has been clearly displayed in this thread. Knowledge you need to have an understanding of in order to make sure that you’re not interfering with the radio system…
Also, just because you’re not physically keying down on the PTT does NOT mean that your radio isn’t transmitting and causing interference. Consequences for not understanding how a radio system works and programming your radio improperly are also potentially beyond just getting your radio bricked by the system administrator.
Also, just because you’re not physically keying down on the PTT does NOT mean that your radio isn’t transmitting and causing interference. Consequences for not understanding how a radio system works and programming your radio improperly are also potentially beyond just getting your radio bricked by the system administrator.
You are correct
I know that the radio is transmitting to affiliate with the system, like in P25.
But I am unfamiliar with the SmartZone technology, and I was not sure if the system can do that or if it is like a conventional channel.
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