The SDS100/200 uses the same Sentinel software as your HP2. So it should be a breeze to setup if you know how to use Sentinel.
The SDS100/200 uses the same Sentinel software as your HP2. So it should be a breeze to setup if you know how to use Sentinel.
Right. You have the two proper scanners to handle simulcast.
xusmarine1979
Active Member
Well, I can't speak for the 200, but I assume the 100 is pretty much the same just in base/mobile version. I believe I posted earlier in this thread of some of my recordings either from home, driving around and at work onto my youtube channel. It really does an outstanding job on MARCS, I either listen to Stark or Summit's systems. Here are a few videos I've done if you want an example... Jonthescannerguy
gobeit
Member
I have a Homepatrol 2 now and I am getting nothing since the switch to Marcs.
Posie777
Member
Question 1. For simulcast distortion in Stark County, what indoor directional antennas are recommended ? And is easily connect to WS1065 scanner and lay it within 6 feet. (it will be sitting in my office room). Closest tower Albrecht is 3.5 miles away. Also, how can I be sure that I'm pointing the antenna toward that closer tower ?
Question 2. Got 3 scanners. All are one year old WS1065. They are programmed the same and in the same location. The factory telescope antennas are shorted and pointed in same direction. Scanner A and B are giving me some understandable audio, garble and silence. (hoping an antenna with help here)
But scanner C is not the same. C is showing a flash of transmission, a click / chirp here or there, no talking or garble, mostly all silent. I have done a lot of uploads on scanner C .. Perhaps it is "worn out". The Win500 software will reset the scanner back to default when I upload. I also can do it by turning scanner off then pressing keys 0 1 ent.
So .. can any of you fine folks solve this puzzle? .... What is wrong with scanner C ?
Thank you in advance.
If I can't fix this scanner C, I may buy a SDS for myself . But I need to find a resolve (antenna) for the elderly folks who owns those WS1065 scanners .
Question 2. Got 3 scanners. All are one year old WS1065. They are programmed the same and in the same location. The factory telescope antennas are shorted and pointed in same direction. Scanner A and B are giving me some understandable audio, garble and silence. (hoping an antenna with help here)
But scanner C is not the same. C is showing a flash of transmission, a click / chirp here or there, no talking or garble, mostly all silent. I have done a lot of uploads on scanner C .. Perhaps it is "worn out". The Win500 software will reset the scanner back to default when I upload. I also can do it by turning scanner off then pressing keys 0 1 ent.
So .. can any of you fine folks solve this puzzle? .... What is wrong with scanner C ?
Thank you in advance.
If I can't fix this scanner C, I may buy a SDS for myself . But I need to find a resolve (antenna) for the elderly folks who owns those WS1065 scanners .
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Volfirefighter
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They are the last emergency services to move over. B&C Communications is working on them. The whole project just turned out to last longer than anticipated. Very last will be Canton City Services like water, street dept., garbage, etc.
Volfirefighter
Member
Also, I don't think Plain Fire has moved yet. I have heard talkgroups tested but not full time traffic
Yes as of last night I heard Plain on the old system. Are they waiting on their radios to be finished too?
Volfirefighter
Member
Plain's radios are done. I do not know why they are waiting to pull the trigger on the switchover.
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Volfirefighter
Member
Well, this is a neat coincidence, the Plain Fire switchover appears to have occurred at noon today. Just heard a call toned out.
eng64
Member
Yes, I have been hearing Plain Twp all afternoon on their MARCS talk group.
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eng64
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Any news on when North Lawrence will make the switch to the MARCS system?
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This is just a guess, N Lawrence and the rest of Cen Comm departments will not switch until Cen Comm gets their consoles. Last I heard the haven't even started installing yet.
Volfirefighter
Member
45135. Sounded like some sort of interop TG. Plain dispatch was calling North Canton Dispatch. They never answered.
StarkFlyer
Member
I must be lucky. I have a Pro-106 and it works fine with the new system. I live in Canal Fulton, so it must be a great location for simulcast issues.
Volfirefighter
Member
Lots of testing this morning on 45023. They have not identified agency. I am leaning towards Alliance Fire as mtindor has it listed in his unknowns as being affiliated with other FD radios.
Volfirefighter
Member
45023 is Alliance Fire. Also hearing "testing" but no ID yet on 45025 & 45029.
Volfirefighter
Member
I just programmed two different Whistler scanners, a 1065 and a 1040 for some friends. Both have the same issue. It is not garbled audio which is the classic issue with older digital scanners on simulcast systems. It is just crappy control channel receive. These two scanners received the old Stark system as well as old MARCS great with 5 bars of signal. Now they struggle to get even one bar on the simulcast. My SDS100 sitting right next to them gets full bars. As a result, they will miss half the transmissions that the SDS100 picks up. I am convinced it is an issue receiving a simulcast control channel more than anything else.
Volfirefighter
Member
Wow. Classic example tonight of why everyone on the same radio system will work great when it happens. We had East Sparta Fire, Tri-Division Ambulance, Canton Twp Fire, and Canton City Fire all looking for 3 vehicles involved in an MVA but spread out over 3 to 4 miles on route 77. Two different dispatch centers not communicating with each other. If all agencies had gone to a MAC at the start of this incident, it would have gone much smoother.
