[GCARC] P25

[Harry McCormick]

hi randy,

A cheaper and in my opinion much easier option is to get a subscription to
a site called phillyfirefeed.com for p25 public safety listening.

there are a number of options for what counties/systems you are interested
in.  you can specifically select what talkgroups/frequencies you would like
to listen to and depending on what you choose, what tower sites also.

i initially chose the 6 month 5 feed option for i think 25 dollars to see
which systems you might like.  if you want to make a change, your not
beholden to waiting a year to do so.

listening options include any mobile or desktop device, there is an app,
and web browser option both are really well laid out and beats spending
crazy money for a scanner.  they do it all for you and their coverage area
is excellent.  all of se pa, most of nj, and delaware.  some statewide
systems are included too.

73-evan
KD2NEB

On Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM Cory Sickles <wa3uvv at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi, Randy:
>
> Not any ham gear, as there is not enough of a market for this particular DV
> methodology.  However, there are retaskable radios available.
>
> First you need to determine if the communications for the agencies you are
> interested in are encrypted.  If so, don't waste any further effort.
>
> Next question is what band(s) you are interested in - 136 ~ 174, 450 ~ 512,
> or 700 / 800 MHz.  For any of these the least expensive approach would be
> used gear, from dealers such as Sunny Communications.  They will provide
> some programming and offer a warranty.  Most P25 gear is mono-band,
> especially what you will find in a previously-owned model.  If you want
> this just for commercial / municipal listening use, do yourself a favor and
> get those channels programmed as receive-only.
>
> If you wish to have something that is multi-band, then look at new Motorola
> APX or Kenwood NX series.  The upper end of the Kenwood line allows you to
> select up to 2 DV methodologies - rom DMR, NXDN, or P25.  I will caution
> you that if you believe a suitable scanner is expensive then as the song
> goes - "you ain't seen nothin' yet..."
>
> Best regards,
> Cory, WA3UVV
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM Randy T via GCARC <gcarc at mailman.qth.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Is there a mobile and/or portable dual band ham radio, that also has the
> > ability to scan P25 frequencies?
> > I have an FTM300DR in my car and I used to be able to listen to my local
> > Police and Fire.
> > They have since upgraded their radio system to P25 and I lost the ability
> > to listen.
> > I know there are portable and handheld scanners that can monitor P25, but
> > they are quite costly.
> > Thanks
> > Randy
> > KC3VCC
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