Re: Re: Encrypted APCO 25 system

BTW, for those who aren't on the 'other list', Roger claims to have a 
BC250D that will track P25 systems. Anyone else have one?

Joe M.

Roger Strohmeyer wrote:
> Oh great, I get to leave this group too....have fun...dont believe him.
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> On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 2:12 PM, MCH <[email protected]> wrote:
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>>   All P25 systems are 9600 and the 250 will not track them.
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>> Joe M.
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>> brian.daniels12 wrote:
>>> 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] <UnidenBC250D%40yahoogroups.com>,
>> 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:
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>>>>> 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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