Trunking Question

[BOBRR]

Hi,

Have a GRE 500.
Still a bit confused with "trunking"

I saw the following list for Troop A/H Trunk Frequencies (Greater Boston).
If I program in the two frequencies designated as Control, does this mean I will "automatically" pick up any of the remainder, if active ?

Or, do all have to be put in ?

Thanks,
B.
---------------
860.9875 Control
860.9625 Control
860.7375
860.7125
859.7125
858.9875
857.9875
857.7125
856.9625
856.7125

 

[kb9tfh]

You can just put in the control freq. The radio will pick up all the rest automaticlly. Thats one reason why I love the radio!

 

[DiGiTaLD]

For the benefit of understanding, check out the wiki links.

 

[DickH]

Hi,

Have a GRE 500.
Still a bit confused with "trunking"

I saw the following list for Troop A/H Trunk Frequencies (Greater Boston).
If I program in the two frequencies designated as Control, does this mean I will "automatically" pick up any of the remainder, if active ?

Or, do all have to be put in ?

Thanks,
B.
---------------
860.9875 Control
860.9625 Control
860.7375
860.7125
859.7125
858.9875
857.9875
857.7125
856.9625
856.7125

I suggest asking in the Mass. Forum. There are hundreds of avid scanner listeners in the Boston area. I'm sure they have all the answers - even some that haven't been asked.

 

[WayneH]

Moved. Please do not ask scanner specific questions in the Commercial and Professional Radio forums. Thanks.

 

[Nascar18]

Hi,

Have a GRE 500.
Still a bit confused with "trunking"

I saw the following list for Troop A/H Trunk Frequencies (Greater Boston).
If I program in the two frequencies designated as Control, does this mean I will "automatically" pick up any of the remainder, if active ?

Or, do all have to be put in ?

Thanks,
B.
---------------
860.9875 Control
860.9625 Control
860.7375
860.7125
859.7125
858.9875
857.9875
857.7125
856.9625
856.7125

Bob,
You need just the control channels for that zone. But you will need to set up your talkgroups , there are a lot in that zone. It's best to use the software like Win5oo to program.
For more info go to www.scannewengland.net

 

[Pfdjr521]

I found that entering the frequencies from radioreference.com then setting the scanner to control channel only worked best for me.