Posted: 5/6/2008 7:56:25 PM EDT
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It looks like all of the Fire, EMS, Police around here are finally getting around to using trunked radios. I'm a bit confused on what it takes to monitor one of these. The data I can find here indicates that it's a motorola type 2, but also mentions APCO-25. I'm not sure what these standards are, but I'm looking for a handheld scanner that can listen to this stuff, specifically Uniden and Radio Shack models (but sure open to suggestions). Could someone smarter than me take a look at the link and let me know what I need to look for in a radio? I'm hoping I don't need to spend $500+ (which means it ain't gonna happen)... Thanks in advance, Slice |
Those do exist... Winradio has been doing this for a very long time. I have one of their older models, and it works great. The new ones are big bucks. |
I just took a quick look at it and it looks like whats known as a "Mixed Mode" system this means the there are both analog and digital talkgroups associated with the system. You should be able to configure a Motorola Smartzone capable scanner to trunk that system without the digital option however you will only be able to hear the analog unless you get a digital capable scanner. |