It is all digital P25 phase 2 nowJust turned it onWhat's up? (SDS200)
Correct, still patched to their DMR as well.
Awesome! 1001 sounds right. When I was listening, it was referred to as "command", but I'm not entirely clear if it was for a remote command point or used in an admin status update sense. The net controller was referred to as command by the mobile units.
Do the other TE talkgroups also use DES-OFB?
Yes. Most everything I’ve seen so far is DES-OFB which is built into the kenwood 5000 series radios for software entry. All the Harris and Johnsons and Taits I think have to be loaded with a KVL. It’s also compatible with motorola radios but you’ll never see motorola radios on this system as this county is very anti motorola for some reason.
The UIDs seem to be 4xxxxxx and 402xxxx. I wonder if we should/could add a UID range column in the RR database? Would be helpful for tracking who owns the encrypted channels. Also, have you seen 4077 and 4065? They are full time E, and it looks like the SO uses them. I know 4065 is a tactical as it was called out (submitted), but not sure about 4077. 4074 is partial E as dispatch comes back clear.
I would be for that and I don't even monitor the system. RID logging has helped up here with our system and identifying who uses/operates on what channel. I would create one in the wiki just don't disclose any names of personal (if you know them) obviously.
Yeah, it might be a fine line to walk for OPSEC purposes. Definitely don't wanna give them a reason to encrypt EVERYTHING, but at that point, burglars and bad guys will just use lookouts the old fashioned way rather than wondering if an alarm call was put out over the tactical/encrypted channel when they can hear dispatch. Keeps them guessing
I'm also kind of skittish of online audio feeds. When emailing the Metro PD captain to ask about reversing their encryption decision, they said that was their primary reason for going full E. Anyone with a $30 smartphone had access to their comms. In essence, those streaming audio will put themselves out of business I think most departments would even be good with a compromise of a 2-4 minute delay or a bit longer to appease the criminal listening concerns.
