I'm hearing that too. I'll submit a database update. I am also hearing PD units on TG105.
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West Orange P25
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I'm hearing that too. I'll submit a database update. I am also hearing PD units on TG105.
markjrenna
Member
I just updated my Uniden Sentinel database but I don't see this... "West Orange Township (P25)" in there. Anyone else see it or can point me to where it is? 
richee2000
Communications Professional
it should be there on monday, with the database update to sentinel
Today they appear to be in full time simulcast mode, at least the PD is on TG105. I know last week I heard the FD last week.
This is the start of their transition I suppose.
I wonder just how long the simulcast. It would seem the feed I host for this system has it's days numbered.
This is the start of their transition I suppose.
I wonder just how long the simulcast. It would seem the feed I host for this system has it's days numbered.
richee2000
Communications Professional
yeah, all radios are still on analog EDACS, I believe.... being simulcast onto the new P25 system. No word about total transition date
X9009X
Member
West Orange now is in the process of migrating to the new P25 TRS. The PD mobile installs will be completed by Friday with Fire installs starting next week.
Is the DPW moving over to the new system? They have talkgroups on the current system but they don't seem to be used much.
Not knowing the area/their MO, I imagine like Verona, and Union Township, when they moved to NJICS, their EDACS went bye-bye. They could probably put them on the P25 TRS with their own TG’s, re-purpose any frequencies that aren’t used(but I think I saw all of them being used in this case), and run it as analog or P25 conventional, or like some departments have done, take them off completely, and give them a UHF/or VHF, or 7/800 conventional frequency in either analog or P25. Just a few ideas.
X9009X
Member
DPW is the last resource to move over. By the end of November.
Even with the new system they are still having issues with serious dead spots within town. The topography is tough in WO and in some outside locations but especially inside a few locations a total dead area...I have my sds200 on the EDACS and SDS100 on the P25...For me in Essex Fells it is coming in much better and clearer.
richee2000
Communications Professional
it seemed to be fine with the EDACS system. WO has at least 4 satellite receivers throughout town, one in each zone, plus the main site on Mt Pleasant and Prospect.... interesting that the P25 Digital system is having issues
richee2000
Communications Professional
Sounds like they're going to have to add additional satellite receivers throughout town... Maybe even go to a simulcast system?
railtrailbiker
Member
According to the posted FCC license data, it is a simulcast system. Two (2) sites currently licensed.
FCC Callsign WPCE346 (WEST ORANGE, TOWNSHIP OF)
FCC Callsign WPCE346 (WEST ORANGE, TOWNSHIP OF)
www.radioreference.com
richee2000
Communications Professional
Are you sure these two sites are simulcast? I think they are just two different transmitter sites which they have had for many years...
railtrailbiker
Member
The RR database indicates “simulcast” system.
richee2000
Communications Professional
The EDACS says "primary"
The P25 says "simulcast"
on the RR database
also, the second transmitter is on a water tower in Livingston:
Chetwynd Terrace, livingston
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railtrailbiker
Member
The EDACS says "primary"
The P25 says "simulcast"
on the RR database
also, the second transmitter is on a water tower in Livingston:
Chetwynd Terrace, livingston
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Correct. The P25 system is licensed for simulcasting from 2 separate sites. One site in West Orange, the other in Livingston.
The P25 says "simulcast"
on the RR database
also, the second transmitter is on a water tower in Livingston:
Chetwynd Terrace, livingston
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Correct. The P25 system is licensed for simulcasting from 2 separate sites. One site in West Orange, the other in Livingston.
Yeehaw - hope someone in WO is watching this thread, turn down the input on the fire patch!!! Yikes!!!
Correct. The P25 system is licensed for simulcasting from 2 separate sites. One site in West Orange, the other in Livingston.
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Yeehaw - that explains the 5 bars from them.
