I guess I'd be a bit surprised if software that programs the 780 would =
not
get you at least 70% of the way there on the 785 and probably the 250D.
Clearly it wouldn't handle anything dealing with the digital stuff, but =
is
the programming of regular trunked system info that different? Also
wouldn't have access to the extended channels... =20
Might be worth a whack.
Gary R. Hahn
Milwaukee, WI, USA - KB9UKD - WPQP720
Southeastern WI Monitoring Page - http://www.kb9ukd.com/~ghahn=20
Communications Research Group - http://www.scan-wis.org
-----Original Message-----
From: trunkcom-admin@mailman.qth.net =
[mailto:trunkcom-admin@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of WA3YSU
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 12:19 PM
To: PhillyScanner@yahoogroups.com; UnidenBC250D@yahoogroups.com;
DigiScan@yahoogroups.com; DIGITAL-SCANNING@yahoogroups.com;
trunkcom@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TrunkCom] Digital 250D Scanner In Phila Area
In response to the many, many email inquiries I have received from both =
the
Phila area, as well as across the country, I would like to offer the
following, since I can no longer even try to reply to each and every
message:
-The new Uniden 250D digital scanner works fantastic on all of the major
Phila area trunked radio systems - both the analogs as well as the newer
digital ones. (The exception is Trenton, NJ which is an old Motorola =
VSELP
ASTRO System)
-The sensitivity is on par with the BC-780, which is pretty much the =
current
standard for comparison
-The display is bright, clear, and very easy to read
-The new Phila Police and Fire systems work perfect on it
Now some specifics about programming the radio to work for you:
-The software that came with the scanner should go straight in the trash =
can
-Trying to program major trunk systems manually, without the aid of =
software
is a tedious, time consuming task (think HOURS multiplied by more =
HOURS!!)
-You MUST have the complete system and talkgroup details in order to =
program
an 800 MHz trunk system - for the Phila, S.E.-PA and S. NJ areas the =
bible
is the Phila Communications Guide that is updated continuously (info at
http://www.scannermaster.com/shop/showbook ) and I think the cost is =
about
$19 for a full year) (FYI - I have no financial interest in this book, =
it
just happens to be the only source with 100% reliable information that =
works
in this area.)
-You MUST read the manual very carefully top understand that a UHF trunk
system (Bucks County, State of DE, Burlington County, etc) is set up =
very
differently than an 800 MHz trunk system. You must also have the added
information regarding base frequency, offsets, etc that a UHF system
requires (see the Phila Comm Guide for the system you are interested in
locally).
-If you have never programmed a trunked radio system before, you will =
likely
go through lots of problems if you don't carefully follow the =
instructions
in the manual and not try to skip steps. I am very familiar with the =
BC-780
and I was still thrown a little off-base setting the 250D up initially.
In closing:
-The time required to setup the radio will pay off!!! This is a great
digital trunking scanner that closes a major gap we had here in the =
Phila
area.
-You must have intimate setup details that are specific to each system =
you
want to monitor (see the Phila Comm Guide for this area)
-Pray for software to come available soon to program this much easier!!! =
(I
am personally aware of at least 2 efforts that are underway this weekend =
by
hobbyists to address the immediate need - please don't ask for details =
since
the info will be posted by those involved once a stable source is =
available)
Kel
(PS - Sorry for the cross-post to 5 groups, but I have had questions =
from
subscribers to each of these)
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