Springfield,(Greene,Co) MO, TRS

[scanman1958]

How many towers/transmitter sites does this system have? It has a huge reception area, (multiple counties) and I was wondering if they achieve this by multiple towers or just one very efficient one. The TRS system for the St. Louis area can't even cover the city limits. I was wondering how one system can cover such a wide area and onother not at all.

Thanks everyone,
Jeff

 

[nd5y]

It appears that they have several towers
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&action=fcc&cs=WPMH498
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&action=fcc&cs=WPKP318

 

[fmon]

Jeff,

If you click on Primary next to site 001, a pop-up will provide a dialog with the call sign WPMH498. Click on it and expand the map to reveal 5 towers similar to these in this pic.

 

[scanman1958]

Thanks Frank & Tom

I looked into the system and found out some interesting stuff. There are 4 tower sites in Greene CO and at least 2 in outlying counties. I guess they are back ups but I don't think 800MHz will travel over 2 counties away, even on a good day.

One of the reasons I was looking into this system is because in St. Louis their system has only one tower site (and one backup) but only puts out 75watts. And it really isn't centrally located within the city. Greene counties system puts out 150watts minimum from 4 towers. Much better obviously.

I hope that if St. Louis upgrades their system someday that they at least up the power.

Thanks again guys.

Jeff
St. Louis

PS Hey is that guy from St. Johns EMS / Lebanon area / Springfield area still here? I forgot your email and the Missouri WIKI has been severly cut back for some reason.

 

[jayres]

Yup, Jeff... I'm still here... and actually I have a map somewhere from CU showing where the tower sites are... There are actually 7, and all are located in Greene County (Some are close to the line, but all are in the county... Will see if I can find the map...

 

[Gadgetmann]

I will be visiting Greene Co./Springfield MO end of November. I see they have 2 sites listed(Primary and Springfield) do I need to put them both in my scanner? Also, I see the Springfield site does not have any control channels? Thanks

 

[Bigden7456]

I Think There are 6 Towers,, and 2 Mobile..Number 4 and 5 on List @ FCC Website are listed as Mobile .I Live About 4 blocks south of the tower in Republic,Back-up PSPA in City of Republic. the system is A Joint Venture by City Utility's Of Springfield ,City Of Springfield, Greene County..If I'm Not Wrong. CU Owns the system.The Towers Are Not All In Greene County .. WPKP318 Sites
1-REAR OF 319 E CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY, SPRINGFIELD, MO GREENE County
2-61 METERS W OF 620 E MONASTARY, SPRINGFIELD, MO GREENE County
3-431 TREATMENT PLANT DR, Republic, MO GREENE County
6-300 East Water Street, Mt. Vernon, MO LAWRENCE
7-400 Broad Street, Greenfield, MO DADE County
8-113 East Street, Bolivar, MO POLK County .I Programed My Scanner With Both, (Primary and Springfield) You May Have Already Found This But This May Help> Springfield / Greene County Public Safety/Services - 800 Mhz Trunking System, Springfield, Missouri - Scanner Frequencies

 

[Gadgetmann]

Thanks for the info and yes....already had the info in the link you posted as that is where my question came from thanks

 

[BaLa]

i used to be able to pick it up in Laclede County in some places.

 

[Bigden7456]

Can You Tell I'm New To This...Ive Only Had My 346XT About 2 Months,,I've had scanners over the last 30+ years,,but this is like starting all over...If Not For RR and Freescan,,it may have been back in the box ...anyway... (Greene County) Seems To Have A Heck Of A Radio System,,For Its Size.. I Can Pick Up Greene County,40 + miles out Even In The Branson Area With Stock Antenna..Have A Safe Trip To The Ozarks,,and good luck