[ScanIndiana] TAC Radios

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:19:16 -0500

Take a look at the frequencies listed in a Tom's original note.

MOST of these (I'd say 95%+) are NOT licensed by the people using them.  The
marine frequencies are definite No-No's...  They were also using HAM radio
frequencies, another violation.

One of the "reasons" for these TAC radios is for idle chit-chat (BS if
you've listened to it) that's NOT recorded by MECA.  All the Trunked
frequencies are recorded in Dispatch.  It's also (rarely) used for
intra-agency communications.

It might have been a good idea years ago where there were only a few
frequencies in use, but it's gotten TOTALLY out of control.

One thing to consider, if it wasn't a big deal, the brass wouldn't have
issued the order to cease.

Hopefully this will be a wakeup call for the departments & they will realize
that there may be a need for better intra-agency communications.

If the departments took the time to LICENSE their radios it would be a
different story.

Oh yeah, one other problem, the use of HAM equipment on NON-HAM frequencies
is against the FCC's Type Acceptance rules.

Just my take on the situation....

Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of "D"
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 17:41
To: ScanIndiana
Subject: [ScanIndiana] TAC Radios

I understand the problem is with a few that are
getting on unauthorized frequencies.  Is it not legal
for them to use them on agencies licensed frequencies
though?  Or am I missing something of the obvious?

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