[ScanIndiana] NEXTEL

[Jim Sokol]

I hear what you are saying, but it still won't happen. I have seen some of
the information as well. I never stated it couldn't be done, as it is
definitely possible. The proprietary nature of the protocol plus the fact
that they are considered phones by much of the general public would imply a
lot of time in court. 

...jim in st. joseph, michigan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: scanindiana-admin@mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:scanindiana-admin@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Matthew C. Payne
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 5:54 AM
> To: scanindiana@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [ScanIndiana] NEXTEL
> 
> 
> Jim Sokol said:
> > No they won't. Nextel uses a proprietary format. It's not 
> very likely
> > you'll see any future scanner track them.
> >
> > ...jim in st. joseph, michigan
> 
> Just did a three part article for Scanning USA Magazine on the Nextel
> system.  After some heavy research, I came to the conclusion 
> that a nextel
> scanner is very possible, and (like anything else) can be 
> produced if the
> demand is high enough.
> 
> In fact, service monitors that are capable of monitoring the nextel
> systems are already available, although the cost of these is a bit... 
> well...  interesting ;-)
> 
> The threat to the hobby that these nextels present is very 
> real and quite
> scary.  I live in a small town, and all of the local 
> government (and 3 of
> the 4 local businesses) have all but abandoned their older systems, in
> favor of Nextel.  Even the local police use them now in lieu 
> of a private
> VHF channel.
> 
> Nextel scanners are possible.  Letting the manufacturers know that the
> demand is there is the real issue.
> 
> Matt