[Pro2006] Re: Trunking with the Opto

[Mark Meece]

Bill Blyleven wrote:

>Actually you can but it takes a second scanner and a
>PC with atleast one (preferably two) serial ports.....
>
>In my case I use a Pro 46 as the data source for the
>Trunker and Etrunk program. Then the Trunker (or
>Etrunk for EDACS) program vectors the 2005 I have with
>an Opto to the correct voice channel to hear the
>transmission.
>
>This configuration is better than most trunk trackers
>in that you can set some groups with higher priority
>and int erupt instantly..
>
>i.e. BC 780... Locked on PD talking on how to process
>a parking ticket.. Lets say I have FD set as a
>priority over PD talk group.. If a FD call comes
>during some long winded discussion between the PD
>units I would never hear the FD call.
>
>Now Pro 46 and Pro 2005.. PD talking amongst
>themselves.. FD dispatch happens.. 2005 vectors
>instantly to the FD call as it is always monitoring
>the control channel and can move from group to group
>as soon as they happen.. Quite power full tool if
>configured correctly..
>
>  
>

Excellent information Bill. I did not realize I could take my setup a
step further like that with the 2006.

Its posts like yours that make this list so great.

Mark