Re: Encrypted APCO 25 system

Roger, where did you find that the RISCON system is 9600 baud? On Radio Reference it is listed as APCO p-25 standard. I don't know if that means 9600 or not. Would the BC996 be able to monitor the 9600 type bank? What are the advantages of the BC 396? Just curious. I also noticed and will investigate Radio References programing service. But if the BC250 can't monitor RISCON it's a moot point for me. Looks like my friend might not be the only one that needs a new scanner. Thanks, Brian

--- In [email protected], Roger Strohmeyer <roger.stroh@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Brian, from what I understand the 250D is not capable of monitoring a
> full-blown 9600 BAUD P-25 radio system. And if the radio was indeed capable
> of monitoring the P-25 system there in Rhode island it's not that
> *everything* is encrypted, it's usually just certain talk groups such as
> detectives etc. that are encrypted while Fire talk groups might be out in
> the open.
> 
> Oh, it was updated in January with a new talk group so somebody is
> listening: Last Updated:January 23, 2009, 2:39 pm (Added Talkgroup 11003
> Brown University Police -
> Tactical<http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=4275&tab=history>
> )
> 
> FYI I use the 250D to monitor a 3600 BAUD mixed mode P-25 system and it
> works fine.
> 
> -Roger
> 
> You might want to also consider the BC396T in addition to the BC996T:
> http://www.radioreference.com/forums/radio-equipment-sale/
> <http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=4275&tab=history>
> On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM, brian.daniels12 <zaxdad6@...> wrote:
> 
> >   I just noticed on Radio Reference that the Rhode Island system I an
> > trying to monitor is listed as an APCO 25 system and encrypted. Does this
> > mean I am out of luck monitoring it with my BC250? Sure sounds gloomy for my
> > chances. Does anyone know of anyone else with success monitoring the RISCON
> > system in Rhode Island? I have a friend that lives in one of the towns on
> > the RISCON system and he is considering purchase of the BC996 and I want to
> > hold him off if it will do him no good. I am still not receiving Westerly,
> > also on the RISCON system. Thanks for any input. Brian
> >
> >  
> >
> 
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