[Scan-DC] Scanner Recomendations

[Kenneth Fowler]

Yes you are correct. They have or were in the process of a provoice
upgrade a few years ago.  I think they are also still working on that
3rd tower in the wilderness area.

On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Dave <afdltret at comcast.net> wrote:
> I believe the county is using Pro-Voice which can not be monitored by any
> scanner. Fire still simulcasts on VHF. Perhaps someone from VA can confirm
> this?
>
> Dave M.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Fowler" <fxpd614 at gmail.com>
> To: "Scan-DC" <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 14:29
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Scanner Recomendations
>
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>> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 7:14 AM,  <ka3jjz at netscape.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Ken that depends somewhat if that's the only system type the scanner will
>>> be used for. If so, practically any of the newer gen models will do the job.
>>> Even rebanding issues won't be much of an issue, since it would only involve
>>> some reprogramming to get the radio to trunk again. Heck even the venerable
>>> BC780 does EDACS, and as you noted, the 245 does EDACS as well.
>>>
>>> However a caution here - you should validate what kind of EDACS system
>>> you would be monitoring. The older scanners couldn't handle EDACS narrowband
>>> too well, if at all - the newer ones can. I would also consider whether the
>>> scanner would be used for recording/logging while scanning/trunking - if so,
>>> that would throw out all the RS models, and the GRE models except the PSR500
>>> and 600, which can do this. Most all of the current Uniden models also can.
>>>
>>> More information on your wants and how the scanner will be used is needed
>>> here. Of course, do your research on the RadioReference wiki to get you
>>> started. Use the database to insure the scanner you buy will handle the
>>> system(s) to be monitored.
>>>
>>
>> Well I would need it to listen to only one county.  Spotsylvania's
>> Edacs system.  They are not going narrow band or completely digital
>> any time soon.   I need to stay away from anything that is too new
>> such as the gre's because of cost.   I think I was looking more at the
>> Pro 94,97 or the BC 245xlt.
>>
>> Kenneth Fowler
>> KD4IIW
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