trunking problem

[Aircargo]

im entering all freq. in my scanner (bc250d) for troop c in new jersey...i have troop b on other bank fine few weeks ago. done everything now again...but its not in trunking mode for troop c on bank 6...bank 5 works fine..i programed it . i must be missing something.
anyone can help...."moto type 2 "troops use...
it suppose to veiw on scanner display "id scan" rather then "scan" thats the MAIN prob

ty guys.............

 

[mciupa]

Make sure you entered freq.'s in Trunking mode.(moto II)
Is the radio locking in on any of the control channels ?(857.7125 ,858.7125 ,859.7125 , 860.7125)
Your location is Newark. How far away are the other counties in
Troop C ?
Maybe distance is a factor.

 

[Aircargo]

im at exit 14-15e on nj tpk...about 1 mile in. i have roof-top ant. as well.
i might erase...start over...im missing something...1st time i did it for trp. "b" ..i started catching the "id's".works good....
now i tried it...not working....messing up some where...ill look to see if its in trunk mode......
do u have same unit..
think im to far...i dont know...central "trp "c" is exactly where?

thanks..

 

[mlevin]

According to my records, troop C goes from exits 6-9. Distance could very well be a problem. Try turning squelch all the way to the right, and see if you get a a CC buzzing noise.

 

[Aircargo]

ahhhh..way to far then i fell.... had a site with map layout of the troops coverage. anyway...which should i try besides trp"c"...i think its way to far...50-60 miles..but yes it did lock in to a couple of freqs.
troop "b" is my area up here i think..i think 287 and trpk and up...i hear.

how far you think i can reach with my set-up..in trunked mode...in conventional...ill go from newarki to south orange to bloomfeild to irvington...but thats not really far...sould i be receiving farther...
how about an amp...hehehe

thanks....

 

[scanfan03]

You said you have a rooftop antenna, how high is the antenna and what kind/model is it? Are you trying to listen to 800, UHF, VHF? Are there a bunch of buildings around you? Are there any mountains/hills around you? These are some of the factors of how far you should be able to moniter.

 

[Aircargo]

well...no buildings...its about (ant.) 40 ft high...its over 4 ft. above highest point on the roof...house next to me is 1 flight higher then my house..to the left theres nbothing...front i have clear veiw..its a playground.
antenna is...RS..1 verticall 3 horenzontal whips...cost me 30 bucks....

what about an amp? you think? any sites about ant. amps

txs all....

 

[scanfan03]

I've never used an amp, I heard that they work OK (only some models). Some amps only bring in more static.

 

[mlevin]

An amp might just bring more RF garbage if you live in the Newark area. But being that they aren't that much money you could always give it a shot. That's what half the hobby is about- Improving you ears

FYI, the following Turnpike Talkgroups are broadcasted throughout all three systems. So if you're listening to troop C and want to hear Troop B you can just plug in TG 53265 and you're set. Of course you can't hear the whole system, but it's better then nothing.

26992- 2 COMM Moorestown (South)
27024- 3 COMM Newark (North)
53265- 1 COMM Cranbury (Central)

 

[Aircargo]

sounds good..gonna try...ty

 

[Aircargo]

yes..(distance was the prob) .....i took scanner to shore)highlands,nj) and when i got near or over perth amboy bridge on gsp going south...i picked up all ids for troop c that i couldnt pick up at home(exit 14-15e trpk-newark) . its for sure my distance.....
anything i can do to pick up that far?....anyway....whats the next troop besides c i cant pick up...any suggestions?

ty for replys...what about troop e...i saw there troop "e" sign 27 miles from me last weekend.....might try putting them in.

 

[mciupa]

Afraid you'll have to go mobile to find out.

The Garden State Parkway.....
That reminds me...(note to self: bring a roll of quarters for that
drive.)
Geez, talk about highway robbery :!:

 

[Aircargo]

mobile? if i go mobile...i can reach almost anyone..... mobile...lmao