Chris0516
Active Member
All P2?
Appreciate the update, if you are able to tell me, where did this date come from?
They are updating towers now maybe want take that long,they are doing something to the Slocomb Tower which i live close to.the slocomb tower is one good looking tower with a lot added. I live between the slocomb and spout springs towers
They've been updaing them and previously said all agencies need to be P2 capable by 2025, so I doubt it will be earlier, especially since (in the document from @drayd48 ) it says "Effective 1 July, 2025 all radios currently active on the VIPER system, along with all future additions to the system shall be ready to receive TDMA programming. "
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Thanks didn't notice (or remember) the July date being in there. Appreciate it.
Correct. It’s not just about the towers being upgraded, but also the radios being switched over and reprogrammed
N1GAW, VIPER memo 2 years ago to users and subscribers of VIPER system. So, phase 1 scanners have 3 years until rendered obsolete.
Yes, VIPER will be totally Phase 2 in middle of 2025 for those who need to save some pennies for a new scanner.
Chris0516
Active Member
Thankfully, Not me.
Yes! I updated our fleet a year ago. I’ve gotten two calls in the last week from primary users of the new talk groups that just are getting around to it. 🤦🏼♂️
Reference this instead. Now all radios added after 1/1/2023 have to already be flashed for P2 where before they just had to be P2 capable by 1/1/2020. They’ve also added a section regarding encryption…
CFP387
Member
Looks like the Mocksville site in Davie County has also migrated to the new Zone 4. It's been updated in the database.
spacellamaman
Member
2025 ?!?!?!
boy some of you guys really plan ahead don't ya?
boy some of you guys really plan ahead don't ya?
When you are talking about investing $500+ in a new scanner upgrade, some people need the time to plan and save.
What @N1GAW said and the fact that when VIPER goes Phase II, I bet a lot of other systems will follow. I know the UASI system is staying on the same timeline as VIPER and it wouldn't surprise me if more counties follow the same timeline such as Guildford, Wake, and Durham. So if you have more than one scanner they will most likely all need to be updated.
spacellamaman
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well my comment has less to do with radio protocols and more to do with my fatalistic perspective on life i suppose.
ya'll are worried about money management, i am thinking about "wow three years from now...that's like forever and stuff, ya know dude?"
not to mention the fact that most people that hang on to this hobby for the next three years are bound to crumble at some point and buy a P2 scanner just cause its new and shiny.
ya'll know exactly what i am talking about.
*all the divorced guys cheer "hell yeah we do!"*
ya'll are worried about money management, i am thinking about "wow three years from now...that's like forever and stuff, ya know dude?"
not to mention the fact that most people that hang on to this hobby for the next three years are bound to crumble at some point and buy a P2 scanner just cause its new and shiny.
ya'll know exactly what i am talking about.
*all the divorced guys cheer "hell yeah we do!"*
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