[Scan-DC] PAX RIVER TRUNKED SYSTEM

[john wilson]

   Jeff,

    The Defense General Supply Center, Bellwood, Chesterfield Co., Va., changed
its TRS system within the past two months.  The noticeable system change was the
abandonment of their old 400 mhz. 3 channel frequencies and implementation of a
new 400 mhz. 5 channel system, both  analog but I suspect a future transition to
P25 digital.  Pax River  may be configuring for a subsequent P25 all digital
operation.  When there is ducting I can hear the 400 mhz. Pax River TRS here in
central Va.

Jeff wrote:

> Folks,
> I figured I would put this out for those of you that monitor the TS at PAX
> RIVER. Last night GEM was conducting radio checks and equipment checks on
> the PAX system. Heard references to turn to old system off, wait a few
> seconds and turn on the new system. I don't think they have switched over
> permanently yet but it is in the works.
>
> Even when the new system was up I could still hear them with the current
> freqs. So it does not appear to be a digital system. Or at least not at this
> point.
>
> I did not see any major difference between the old system and the new but
> time will tell.
>
> It might just be new equipment replacing the old equipment with no major
> change in the type of system or freqs. Unsure as yet.
>
> I did hear it mentioned that once the new tower is installed coverage area
> will improve. So that is one thing to look forward to. This new gear might
> just be a newer version of the same gear they have but since they were going
> to the new tower, maybe they decided to go with all new equipment. I am
> gonna try and scope around and see of I can find the new tower, when I get a
> chance.
>
> Anyway, I'll keep an ear on it and if I note any significant changes I'll
> post.
>
> Jeff
>
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> Pro-94, Pro-94(A), Pro-2035 W/OS535 Board, PCR-1000(x2).
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