[ScanIndiana] Johnson County Frequencies

[Ken Bandy]

Brad, I guess it depends on what one wants to listen to.  If there is an
interest in the ISP, or just about any other LE agency on the SAFE-T system,
then a digital receiver is needed.  If not, then analog would suffice.  To
me, it would seem unwise to spend a couple hundred bucks on an analog
scanner, and then a few years down the road, a digital system comes along of
interest, or replaces one of the analog systems.  Then you're out the
original couple hundred plus the new one.

Ken

-----Original Message-----
From: Brad [mailto:ffemt958 at comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:39 PM
To: Indiana Scanning
Subject: Re: [ScanIndiana] Johnson County Frequencies


In regards to the digital side of things I do see MECA going digital.  If 
you go into you Radio Shack they will try to talk you in to buying a digital

scanner. I know that most of your counties will not be able to afford to do 
this.  If you live in a metro area then I could see buying one if not I feel

that it would be a waste of money.

Brad
EMT-B
Police Officer


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Bandy" <kbandy at iatse30.org>
To: "'Indiana Scanning'" <scanindiana at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:11 PM
Subject: RE: [ScanIndiana] Johnson County Frequencies


As the other reply stated, go to RadioReference.com for the system info you
request.  You will need to become acquainted with the SAFE-T network if you
want to keep track of Johnson County, because that's where their Fire and
EMS resides.  Follow this link
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&sid=933 and scroll down to
"Johnson County Talkgroups".  Go to
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&sid=322 for the MECA
system.

Bear in mind that both of these systems are Motorola trunked radio systems,
and the SAFE-T system also has digital talkgroups on it, as well as analog.
What this means is you will need to program in the system frequencies and
then the talkgroup numbers that you are interested in.  If you have been
away from scanning for a while, or are new to it, there is a bit of a
learning curve necessary.  There is some good reference material available
on the RadioReference site to get you started.

Regarding a good desktop scanner, you will want to get a scanner that is
capable of monitoring a digital system, since you want to monitor SAFE-T,
and also since the MECA system will be undergoing a major
renovation/expansion in the next couple of years, going to a digital system.
With that said, both Uniden and Radio Shack/GRE make nice portable and
desktop digital scanners.  Uniden's is the BCD996T, and Radio Shack's is the
PRO-2096.  Again, if you have been away, or are new to scanning, be prepared
for sticker shock.  Both of these units are in the $500 + range.

Have fun, and good luck.  If you have further questions, this is a good
place to get them answered.

Ken
KC9GLQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Kris & Shawn Grindstaff [mailto:ksgrindstaff at earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 3:05 PM
To: scanindiana at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ScanIndiana] Johnson County Frequencies


I am new to scanning.  I work in EMS and want to setup my scanner to catch
all EMS and Fire in Johnson county and also MECA.  Does anyone have some
frequencies to share for those areas?  Also what is the SAFE-T network?  Can
anyone recommend a good desktop scanner? Thanks!!!