TXDOT and the Big E

[TexScan780D]

Has anyone notice TXDOT using encryption?

 

[blantonl]

Can you provide more details here?

Are you seeing encryption? Where? Which frequencies?

 

[TexScan780D]

I did hear encryption Friday afternoon on 151.1225 P25 NAC 293 in West Texas. The encryption started after a vehicle rollover on a state highway. The roads are icy and it bitter cold here. This is the first time that I have heard encryption on a TXDOT frequency, but I will go back and check my notes.

 

[jhooten]

All the HERO talk groups on GATRRS are encrypted.

 

[TexScan780D]

All the HERO talk groups on GATRRS are encrypted.

What does HERO stands for?

 

[jhooten]

Austin Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Roadside Assistance Program

TxDOT, in partnership with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, operates a free Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) patrol service program to clear minor crashes from area roadways and assist motorists in need.

www.txdot.gov

 

[TexScan780D]

Austin Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Roadside Assistance Program

TxDOT, in partnership with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, operates a free Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) patrol service program to clear minor crashes from area roadways and assist motorists in need.

www.txdot.gov

Why in the world something like HERO be encrypted?

 

[jhooten]

Why in the world something like HERO be encrypted?

I was told it was to protect the identity and location of the stranded motorist.

 

[rattlerbb01]

Why in the world something like HERO be encrypted?

Because the public agencies will keep hiding their communications until enough people (voters) raise hell. Sadly, not enough of us are around to ever raise a stink bad enough to persuade a sheriff, city manager or county judge that the taxpayers should always have the ability to monitor emergency communications. Other countries rolled over and gave up that right long ago and now they can’t even own scanners.

 

[TexScan780D]

I found a problem with the TXDOT database, therefore, I submitted a correction.

Department of Transportation TXDOT

Odessa District

151.12250 WQDB749 RM 025 DPL MIDLAND MIDLAND - HIGH BAND FMN Public Works

WQDB749 has been replaced by WQXE884