[TrunkCom] Re: [ConnScan] bc250xlt & CSP

Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:03:11 EST

In a message dated 1/7/03 10:28:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] 
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> I received my bc250xlt today (from National Electronics) and here is a 
> quick note about what I think.
> 
> - programming - RTFM as it is not an easy radio to keypad program. Radio 
> programming is not unlike the 780 (using a menu format) but it expands 
> several menus to cover the digital. I didn't even bother with installing 
> the supplied software, from all accounts, it is garbage. I tried using the 
> "Andy's Program" (an Excel based programming aid) with the 250 
> modifications but I am not having perfect success.  Looking forward to the 
> Butel ARC250 program.
> 
> - scanning & trunking - haven't done any conventional scanning or trunking 
> other than service search. The service search is much easier to access and 
> operate.
> 
> - digital - I am listening to 3 zones of the CSP system (3, 4, 8) These 
> three allow me to hear dispatch traffic from every troop. There is a lot of 
> work to be done ID'ing talkgroups. I have posted the dispatch and car to 
> car talkgroups previously.  There are 8 basic zones and then 9 through 15 
> are fillers for coverage gaps almost all in Litchfield County. Each zone 
> gets programmed in a different bank. The digital audio takes some getting 
> used to and good signal strength is needed to get readable audio. I watch 
> the activity on Trunker and find I get the audio most of the time. There is 
> reception issues sometimes from the troopers point of view, I heard them 
> asking for a repeat because the person went "digitized". 
> 
> - radio issues - this is bulkier than the regular trunktrackers but not 
> bad. There are reports of concerns of the battery overheating if it is left 
> on charge 24/7. The belt clip is unwieldy. 
> 
> chris gordon
> granby ct
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Well it's here and working fine in CT on CSP.  The areas that need the most 
checking would be the SE, NE and NW sections of the state.  That's where I've 
hear problems in the past.  SW seems to be fine.  The following towns will 
need to be checked as well.  Branford, Darien, New Cannan, Milford and 
Wallingford.  I've also heard a roumor that it can do Waterbury Multinet.  
Also, don't forget to check areas with low power crappy systems like Shelton 
and Trumbull.  Thanks to Chris for his great help and valuable time in this 
matter.  Sounds like we're all in for a great treat.   Or am I speaking too 
soon.  P.S.  I would call uniden about that power issue.  Don't sound right 
not having a power timer.  I've decided to wait until around June to see if 
the price drops a little

shawn

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