I am looking at getting a scanner to monitor my local pd,fd and so forth. I currently reside in San Antonio Texas. I have used the search function a lot and just can't seem to find my answer.
1.) I am debating on getting the uniden bcd436hp or the sds100. In my city do I really need the ability of simulcast? That is only benifit I see with the sds100(other than the color display). Should I just future proof and get the sds100 just in case I go into a simulcast area?
2.) Looking over the database it states that my city is EDACS Networked Standard w/ESK. The confusion I have is that in my research ESK means encrypted, but looking at the mode section of the frequencies it shows FMM or FM and nothing with "e" or "E".
3.) I also know that we are currently on Project 25 Phase I with the going to Project 25 Phase II in August 2021 give a take or few. I know both of these scanners can decode this, but do we know once we go to phase 2 if it will be encrypted.
4.) I also I know I will need the provoice upgrade for both of these scanners, but do I need DMR/NXDN specially if I travel outside San Antonio.
Please forgive my ignorance as I am still learning .
1.) I am debating on getting the uniden bcd436hp or the sds100. In my city do I really need the ability of simulcast? That is only benifit I see with the sds100(other than the color display). Should I just future proof and get the sds100 just in case I go into a simulcast area?
2.) Looking over the database it states that my city is EDACS Networked Standard w/ESK. The confusion I have is that in my research ESK means encrypted, but looking at the mode section of the frequencies it shows FMM or FM and nothing with "e" or "E".
3.) I also know that we are currently on Project 25 Phase I with the going to Project 25 Phase II in August 2021 give a take or few. I know both of these scanners can decode this, but do we know once we go to phase 2 if it will be encrypted.
4.) I also I know I will need the provoice upgrade for both of these scanners, but do I need DMR/NXDN specially if I travel outside San Antonio.
Please forgive my ignorance as I am still learning .