troymail
Silent Key
Thanks everyone for your help. I live about 1/4 mile from the closest tower so I get a good solid signal. My confusion comes from ignorance of encrypted systems. I assumed that both parties need to be encrypt ON to have a conversation. I was just concerned that I had a bad radio, which seems not the case. My encryption noise only happens on the city PD zones and most often from the dispatch consoles. City Fire is always clear. That being said, I am ecstatic not to have any simulcast distortion anymore. And despite the naysayers this is a great little radio.
Yup - my only reason for getting a G4 - simulcast.
Unfortunately (or fortunately?), I just moved to an area that doesn't have simulcast issues (as far as I know) -- but it needs it. The system in my new area seems to be standalone towers along the highway intended for the highway patrol but used by my county. I still get lots of fade and other issues receiving it - even with the G4 - particularly inside the house. I'm guessing it was built for and is still only really designed for highway use vs. in-building coverage.....
Still, there are plenty of simulcast systems I hit in my travels - many Phase 2 - so I''m looking forward to that upgrade soon...
But a side bonus I found with the G4 - possibly related to the simulcast improvements it provides -- I can receive more distant systems with the G4 than I can with any other radio I have. Bonus points!