Wvirp Programming Problem

[paul1]

Ok its been about 8 months since i got my psr500 and i still have not mastered this freq. system. can anyone enlighten me on how to properly install it in my scanner ? please Paul1

i have taken the liberty to copy the info from the rr database in hopes that it might help someone help me. Thanks Paul1

OHIO CO. 453.33750 453.43750 453.51250 453.60000 460.13750c 460.45000a

MARSHALL CO. 453.45000 453.45000 453.76250 453.95000 460.03750 460.21250 460.26250


Mutual Aid/Intersystem Talkgroups

DEC HEX Mode Alpha Tag Description Tag
927 39f D IC Intercounty Interop
1927 787 D REG2911 PSAP-to-PSAP (WV OES 109: Region 2) Interop

State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt. Talkgroups

DEC HEX Mode Alpha Tag Description Tag
1905 771 D ? Unknown Region Emergency Ops
1907 773 D REG2OEM Region 2 Emergency Ops
9181 23dd D Fire Marshal 1 Fire-Talk
9183 23df D Fire Marshal 2 Fire-Talk
9185 23e1 D Fire Marshal 3 Fire-Talk
9771 262b D DHS&EM1 Operations 1 Emergency Ops
9773 262d D DHS&EM2 Operations 2 Emergency Ops
9775 262f D DHS&EM3 Operations 3 Emergency Ops
9777 2631 D DHS&EM4 Operations 4 Emergency Ops
9779 2633 D DHS&EM5 Operations 5 Emergency Ops


System Name: West Virginia Interoperability Radio Project (WVIRP)
Location: Statewide, WV
County: Statewide
System Type: Project 25 Standard
System Voice: APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
Last Updated: Updated Talkgroups (1 Updated, 0 Deleted)
Hits: 40922
Custom Frequency TableBase Spacing Offset
452.000 12.5 380
460.000 12.5 570
System ID ListSystem ID WACN
170 BEE00

 

[mike_s104]

have you tried some kind of software?

 

[paul1]

Wvirp

Yep, I Have Used The Arc500 Software ,however They Tell Me That The Software Programs The System In Moto Vhf & Uhf And It Should Be Apco25, And The Rr Database Is Incorrect So! Can Someone Please Help Me Get This Psr500 Gree Scanner Up And Running Properly .thanks Paul1

 

[fmon]

Paul,

Import system in ARC500 and change System Type to P25 Manual. Edit TTables and replace Table 1 and 2 as follows:
1. "CH LOW" 8192 "CH HI" 12287 "BASE FREQ" 453.0250 "OFFSET" 8192 "STEP" 12.5
2. "CH LOW 12288 "CH HI" 16383 "BASE FREQ" 450.0000 "OFFSET" 12288 "STEP" 6.25
Save and send to scanner

Alternately, If in range of a CC tower, set system to P25 Auto, Edit TTables to 0 in both line 1 and 2.
Save and send to scanner. Scan system and it should populate the tables above automatically

 

[paul1]

Ok thanks Frank .

I have followed your suggestions and we will see what happens.
I live in Bethelehem at the top of I 470 above Wheeling not quite as high up as the Highlands at the top of two mile hill but about 600 feet above the Ohio river . I have no idea where the nearest tower would be but that sounds good. how do i find out if there is a tower near enough. thanks for the help .Paul1

 

[fmon]

Click on Ohio Simulcast site 108 in the database. This should send a popup for call sign WQCL307, click on it to send you to a map with three towers. The closest may be Martins Ferry.

According to site 108, these Controls are used, 460.13750c 460.45000a. These should have been programmed during Trunk Import with ARC500.

When entered to scanner and during Scan, you can press MAN then F2 TSYS then F3 Analyz. Bottom line will indicate data released by the Control channel (red freq above) when you land on it using the up down buttons.

Press Scan to continue.

 

[paul1]

Ok Frank. I began by resetting the psr500 to factory settings , then i went into the arc500 software and changed the system to p25 auto and i cleared the ttables in the edit ttables collumn.
The t-tables collum are still set to custom is this correct? all the frequiencies are there according to the rr database and were imported. thanks paul1

 

[fmon]

Sounds like you got it Paul, yes, keep T-Tables to custom. You did import some talkgroup objects correct?

 

[paul1]

yo Know ive done this so many times now Ime not sure
but when i get home from work i have to check ,because since friday evening i still have not heard any wvrip and its now 5:25 am Saturday & im on my way to work .
thanks Paul1

which state police talk groops should i use for OHIO, MARSHALL,& BROOK COUNTIES IN WEST VA SHOULD I HAVE USED ?

 

[fmon]

I think the nearest county talkgroups for your area is Monongalia County. Could be your area is not active yet. Have you analyzed the control channels?

 

[paul1]

iAM REALLY NOT SURE HOW TO ANALISE THE CONTROLL CHANNELS AND NOT SURE HOW TO INTERPERT OR USE THE INFO THAT IT MIGHT PROVIDE.Paul1

 

[fmon]

Paul,
Have you heard any CC noise on your tower?

To use analyze
Press manual. Your system should be on line above TSYS
Press F2 then F3 Analyz
The first frequency should be listed as Ch01:
Does any thing list on bottom line with this freq?
If not, press the down button under SEL to chose another freq and check for activity on bottom line.

Repeat above until Ch01 reappears.

BTW, you may hear the control freq if it is active.
If no activity appears with any freq, you don't have an active control frequency listed.

 

[paul1]

Yes i get a lot of white noise on freq460.1375, that freq is in the # 8 channel position.
I also see ON THE DISPLAY

TS-0118 P25 AU 1
WEST VIRGINIA IN
CH08: 460.1375
99% n---w:BEE00
Sy:170 R001 S008
WHAT DOES ALL THAT TELL ME AND HOW CAN I USE IT TO MY ADVANTAGE.

PAUL1

 

[fmon]

Yes i get a lot of white noise on freq460.1375, that freq is in the # 8 channel position.
I also see ON THE DISPLAY

TS-0118 P25 AU 1
WEST VIRGINIA IN
CH08: 460.1375
99% n---w:BEE00 (Decode Rate 99%, NAC is unlisted, WACN Address is BEEOO)
Sy:170 R001 S008 (SYID 170, RFSS Zone 001, Site ID 008)
WHAT DOES ALL THAT TELL ME AND HOW CAN I USE IT TO MY ADVANTAGE.

PAUL1

With 99% decode rate if the tower was active you would be getting talkgroup activity. Also, talkgroups are yet to be listed in database for Ohio County indicating the site may not active yet.

 

[paul1]

Ok then I probably have all the right info for the wvirp , Its just not active and there are not yet any active talk groops yet and at some time in the future When it becomes active i should be sitting pretty for good reception , i believe thats what you are saying .
thanks aND I AM ALWAYS WATCHING AND I WILL POST IF ANYTHING SHAKES THANKS ALL. PAUL1

 

[fmon]

Ok then I probably have all the right info for the wvirp , Its just not active and there are not yet any active talk groops yet and at some time in the future When it becomes active i should be sitting pretty for good reception , i believe thats what you are saying .
thanks aND I AM ALWAYS WATCHING AND I WILL POST IF ANYTHING SHAKES THANKS ALL. PAUL1

Yes indeed it appears you are ready when the system becomes active. Also, if you travel to an area where sites are active, program the control frequency(s) in your setup and change ARC500 Multi Site to ROAM, save and send to scanner. Make sure you have talkgroups for the area or at least have a Wildcard programmed.

Should you hear and identify talkgroups, submit them to the database.

 

[freqhunter]

It Works!!

I just set up my 500 as described in the second half of the fourth post of this thread. It works great.

Thanks!!