WS1040: WS1040 | arc500 | How do I program trunk systems?

[zarmril]

I generally use my WS1040 for conventional scanning. However, I am wanting to program trunked systems. I do not understand what a site is. Could someone enlighten me? How do I know which site to program? Can any talkgroup be programmed to any site? I am using arc500 as my programming software. Thank you!

 

[doctordialtone]

I do not understand what a site is.

Think of a "Site" as a transmitter location. Program the sites you are able to receive from your location.

Usually, any talk group may show up on any site, depending where the particular radios are located. The radios "affiliate" with sites as they come into range.

 

[zarmril]

Think of a "Site" as a transmitter location. Program the sites you are able to receive from your location.

Usually, any talk group may show up on any site, depending where the particular radios are located. The radios "affiliate" with sites as they come into range.

So basically, I choose whichever is the closest to my current location, and any talkgroup and program to any site?

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Have a read at this and this. It'll give you basic understanding on how trunked radio systems work

 

[ka3jjz]

And since you're using ARC500...

ARC500 User Guide - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Mike

 

[zarmril]

Very wonderful! Thank you all. Have a lovely evening.

 

[tvengr]

I use ARC500 also. If you have any problems, attach your programming file and I will check it out for you.

 

[roeddog]

zarmril,
This site, "easier to read... manual" is a good reference also, especially for object oriented memory and trunk systems.
JeffR

 

[ka3jjz]

Here's the link for the Easier to Read manual from our Getting Started articles...

Easier to Read Pro-651/652/106/197 - WS1040/1065 - PSR 500/600 Digital Scanner Manual

Mike

 

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[BananaPepper]

Have a read at this and this. It'll give you basic understanding on how trunked radio systems work

This is great reference material. I didn't ask the question, but will use the information going forward. Thanks for suggesting it.