Re: Re: Encrypted APCO 25 system

Per RR:
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Not P25 - no matter what you call it. That's why the 250D can track it.

Joe M.

Ben wrote:
> My 250 tracks the Nashville TN system. It's always been called P25 as 
> far as I know.
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> At 07:06 PM 3/8/2009, you wrote:
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>> 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?
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>> Joe M.
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>> Roger Strohmeyer wrote:
>>> Oh great, I get to leave this group too....have fun...dont believe him.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 2:12 PM, MCH 
>> <<mailto:mch%40nb.net>[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> All P25 systems are 9600 and the 250 will not track them.
>>>>
>>>> Joe M.
>>>>
>>>> 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 
>> <mailto:UnidenBC250D%40yahoogroups.com>[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>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/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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