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Re: Antenna Recommendation

Don Safer
 

Hi Don,
 
The MFJ discone tends to fall apart in a wind from what I have read. They work well in an attic. 
 
Don
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Donald Lambert via Groups.Io" <banjodhl@...>
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:13:40 +0000 (UTC)

Don;

What do you find is the problem with a MFJ discone, I have been looking at them in their catalog and was thinking of purchasing one?

don/k0kuz

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On Friday, November 22, 2019, 11:13:46 AM PST, Don Safer <dlsafer@...> wrote:
 
 
Check out a discone. I suggest the Diamond D-130J or NJ depending on the connector. Avoid the MFJ brand if mounted outside.
 
Don
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Chris Sayles" <csayles@...>
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:55 -0800

Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>

Re: Antenna Recommendation

Don Safer
 

In which case I would consider the Diamond X-200 or X-50.
 
Don
KC6IPO
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "GM7BNF via Groups.Io" <gm7bnf@...>
To: <main@Uniden.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:34:49 -0000

Stick up the biggest ham 2m/70cm dualband 5/8 on 5/8 co-linear vertical you can.

Always far out performs even the diamond

 

Mike de GM7BNF

 

From: main@Uniden.groups.io <main@Uniden.groups.io> On Behalf Of Don Safer
Sent: 22 November 2019 18:56
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation

 

Check out a discone. I suggest the Diamond D-130J or NJ depending on the connector. Avoid the MFJ brand if mounted outside.

 

Don

KC6IPO
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Chris Sayles" <csayles@...>
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:55 -0800

Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>

 
Re: Antenna Recommendation

GM7BNF
 

Stick up the biggest ham 2m/70cm dualband 5/8 on 5/8 co-linear vertical you can.

Always far out performs even the diamond

 

Mike de GM7BNF

 

From: main@Uniden.groups.io <main@Uniden.groups.io> On Behalf Of Don Safer
Sent: 22 November 2019 18:56
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation

 

Check out a discone. I suggest the Diamond D-130J or NJ depending on the connector. Avoid the MFJ brand if mounted outside.

 

Don

KC6IPO
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Chris Sayles" <csayles@...>
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:55 -0800

Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>

Re: Antenna Recommendation

Donald Lambert <banjodhl@...>
 

Don;

What do you find is the problem with a MFJ discone, I have been looking at them in their catalog and was thinking of purchasing one?

don/k0kuz

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On Friday, November 22, 2019, 11:13:46 AM PST, Don Safer <dlsafer@...> wrote:


Check out a discone. I suggest the Diamond D-130J or NJ depending on the connector. Avoid the MFJ brand if mounted outside.
 
Don
KC6IPO
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Chris Sayles" <csayles@...>
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:55 -0800

Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>

Re: Antenna Recommendation

Don Safer
 

Check out a discone. I suggest the Diamond D-130J or NJ depending on the connector. Avoid the MFJ brand if mounted outside.
 
Don
KC6IPO
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Chris Sayles" <csayles@...>
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Antenna Recommendation
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:55 -0800

Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>

Re: Antenna Recommendation

Mark Lassman
 

Sure, the Austin Spectra is “good”. But, is it over $100 better than the Larsen tri-band, which is only $30? I don’t think so.
Re: Antenna Recommendation

ja moran <analon1@...>
 

I get antennas from Talley Communications great service 
you can get the NMO mounts with a magnetic base 

what I did was maxe an inverted U using 3 pieces of aluminum angle irons 1/8 inch thick.  I screwed one section to the left and righ side of the truck and pan he other section between the uprights.  In or 7the section that is parallel to the truck, I drilled the 3/4 holes amd mounted the NMO antennas....   If you get antennas with a spring or that flex a litle it makes it easier to go through drivethrough or into garages or park under canopies.

I have 6 antennas along the back of the truck.  Different antennas for different wavelengths.  I also have several radios

most of the services I monitor are on 460mhz or 750/850mhz   the 460 mhz antenna works for both

150 300 450 600 750 900  for these he same antenna works well 


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On Friday, November 22, 2019, 02:40:21 AM MST, Shawn Benoit <shawnbenoit@...> wrote:


The Austin Spectra is good. 

I used it with a triplexer and a several mobiles without issue. The lownband radiator has to be trimmed. In my case I ended to use 46.18/22 often so I trimmed it for 46.2. The top whip was only 5" and the overall antenna we about 36". Works well but it's not very flexible. 

On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 02:23 Chris Sayles <csayles@...> wrote:
Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>



Re: Antenna Recommendation

Shawn Benoit
 

The Austin Spectra is good. 

I used it with a triplexer and a several mobiles without issue. The lownband radiator has to be trimmed. In my case I ended to use 46.18/22 often so I trimmed it for 46.2. The top whip was only 5" and the overall antenna we about 36". Works well but it's not very flexible. 

On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 02:23 Chris Sayles <csayles@...> wrote:
Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@...> wrote:
>
> Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector
>
>    Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
>    18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
>    Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing
>
>
> I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.
>
> I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.
>
> HTH,
> Michael
>
>
> Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
>> Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>
>
>



Re: Antenna Recommendation

Joe M.
 

Your best bet might be a ham antenna that covers 6M/2M/900 MHz. I believe such animals exist (if not, try 6M/2M/440 MHz). Just keep in mind that the more bands an antenna covers, the less efficient it will be on any one of them.

Worst case, use a diplexer and two antennas - one for Low Band and one for the higher frequencies. Just make sure the ports of the diplexer match the bands of the antennas. This actually may be the best performer since the antennas will be more efficient and the diplexer loss should be insignificant.

Joe M.

On 11/22/2019 12:09 AM, Chris Sayles wrote:
Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@wa7skg.com> wrote:

Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector

Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing


I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.

I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.

HTH,
Michael


Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100? Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica. Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
Thanks,
Tim
Re: P25 for Cheap

Ted K7TRK
 

Nope…zadig installed AND I JUST RAN IT BEFORE STARTING uNItRUNKER…RADIO DOES NOT

 

 

tNX

 

From: main@Uniden.groups.io [mailto:main@Uniden.groups.io] On Behalf Of me
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:53 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] P25 for Cheap

 

You’re probably missing Zadig which loads the driver for the dongle. Wherever you downloaded Unitrunker from should have Zadig. Run it first. And every time you reboot run Zadig again. 

Mike


On Nov 20, 2019, at 7:11 PM, Ted <k7trkradio@...> wrote:

Hi James,

 

Took your advice and attempted to use UniTracker with a RTL 2832u dongle (which is running fine with SDRSharp). UniTracker recognizes the dongle but selecting ‘start’ does not start anything and the dongle remains ‘stopped’. Is UniTracker a stand alone scanning program or must it be used with another program?  New to this but stumped

 

Any help appreciated

 

73, Ted

K7TRK

 

From: main@Uniden.groups.io [mailto:main@Uniden.groups.io] On Behalf Of James Poulin
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:07 PM
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] P25 for Cheap

 

Hi Charlie,

 

I know there has been quite a number of replies to your post, and I am not sure if the following has been brought up.

 

SDR dongles do 'ok', and may solve your requirement for P25.

 

Unitrunker is a free windows based SDR software that decodes P25 (Phase 1 unencrypted) right out of the box.

 

 

You want to use the latest version, as of this typing I believe it's v2.1.0.9 

 

I have used this software many times.  For basic P25 digital, it works fairly well.

 

Little bit of a learning curve, but if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me.

 

One great thing about this software is that it is always upgraded and new versions come out regularly with bug fixes and new features.

 

James

VA3JPX

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 10:24 AM Charlie Primero <charlieprime@...> wrote:

On 11/2/2019 9:42 AM, don robinson via Groups.Io wrote:

Sadly, the 246 cannot monitor P25. You need a digital scanner.

It is possible for monitor P25 for cheap using your computer.

Buy one of these RTL-SDR radio receivers for $25 that is USB:  https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-quick-start-guide/

Download the free SDRSharp sofware:  https://www.rtl-sdr.com/tag/sdrsharp/

Add this crude scanner plug-in to that software:  http://www.freqmgrsuite.com/

Pipe the audio through the free DSD+ decoding software: https://www.dsdplus.com/

This kludge is finicky and slow, but it's not $600 like a Uniden SDS-100. :-)  It works for my semi-rural area where there are only three P25 public service frequencies and one DMR ham repeater to monitor.  My 246 handles the rest like champ.
Re: Antenna Recommendation

Chris Sayles
 

Any suggestions on a low band vhf / 800mhz scanner antenna??

Chris

On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:42 AM, Michael WA7SKG <wa7skg@wa7skg.com> wrote:

Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector

Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing


I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.

I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.

HTH,
Michael


Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:
Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100? Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica. Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
Thanks,
Tim
Re: Rebanding

Joe M.
 

That's pretty easy. Just program the 866-869 MHz frequencies 15 MHz lower and enter the two trunking tables you can find via Google.

Most databases should now show the new frequencies which will be in the 851-854 MHz range.

Joe M.

On 11/21/2019 1:26 PM, dmcracing74 wrote:
How do I reband my br330t to receive trunking channels?
Rebanding

dmcracing74
 

How do I reband my br330t to receive trunking channels?
Re: Antenna Recommendation

Michael WA7SKG
 

Tram 1091-BNC Scanner Trunk/Hole Mount Antenna Kit with BNC-Male Connector

Free Ranges: 150mhz-174mhz VHF, 440mhz-490mhz UHF, 800mhz-1, 000MHz
18" Tall black-finish stainless steel Nmo mounting antenna with Gold plunger-type contact pin
Solid brass Nmo mount with gold-plated antenna contact pin & high-frequency fully enclosed, fully shielded, fully weatherized Zinc die-cast housing


I've used a number of these. From Amazon, around $30. It comes with a right angle mount you can use around a hood or trunk lid.

I have also used generic UHF center loaded antennas where I needed VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, and UHF coverage. But that was years ago. Haven't needed VHF-Lo for some time and it doesn't work that well for 800.

HTH,
Michael


Tim Ferguson wrote on 11/20/19 5:54 PM:

Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100? Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica. Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.
Thanks,
Tim
Re: Antenna Recommendation

ROBERT Reynolds
 

Any ham antenna cut for 2 meters and 440 works great!

Bob
wb3dye

In a message dated 11/20/2019 9:05:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, timlferg@... writes:

Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100?  Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica.  Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.

Thanks,
Tim
Re: P25 for Cheap

me
 

You’re probably missing Zadig which loads the driver for the dongle. Wherever you downloaded Unitrunker from should have Zadig. Run it first. And every time you reboot run Zadig again. 
Mike


On Nov 20, 2019, at 7:11 PM, Ted <k7trkradio@...> wrote:

Hi James,

 

Took your advice and attempted to use UniTracker with a RTL 2832u dongle (which is running fine with SDRSharp). UniTracker recognizes the dongle but selecting ‘start’ does not start anything and the dongle remains ‘stopped’. Is UniTracker a stand alone scanning program or must it be used with another program?  New to this but stumped

 

Any help appreciated

 

73, Ted

K7TRK

 

From: main@Uniden.groups.io [mailto:main@Uniden.groups.io] On Behalf Of James Poulin
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:07 PM
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] P25 for Cheap

 

Hi Charlie,

 

I know there has been quite a number of replies to your post, and I am not sure if the following has been brought up.

 

SDR dongles do 'ok', and may solve your requirement for P25.

 

Unitrunker is a free windows based SDR software that decodes P25 (Phase 1 unencrypted) right out of the box.

 

 

You want to use the latest version, as of this typing I believe it's v2.1.0.9 

 

I have used this software many times.  For basic P25 digital, it works fairly well.

 

Little bit of a learning curve, but if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me.

 

One great thing about this software is that it is always upgraded and new versions come out regularly with bug fixes and new features.

 

James

VA3JPX

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 10:24 AM Charlie Primero <charlieprime@...> wrote:

On 11/2/2019 9:42 AM, don robinson via Groups.Io wrote:

Sadly, the 246 cannot monitor P25. You need a digital scanner.

It is possible for monitor P25 for cheap using your computer.

Buy one of these RTL-SDR radio receivers for $25 that is USB:  https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-quick-start-guide/

Download the free SDRSharp sofware:  https://www.rtl-sdr.com/tag/sdrsharp/

Add this crude scanner plug-in to that software:  http://www.freqmgrsuite.com/

Pipe the audio through the free DSD+ decoding software: https://www.dsdplus.com/

This kludge is finicky and slow, but it's not $600 like a Uniden SDS-100. :-)  It works for my semi-rural area where there are only three P25 public service frequencies and one DMR ham repeater to monitor.  My 246 handles the rest like champ.
Re: Antenna Recommendation

Don Curtis <Don.Curtis@...>
 

I have used a Larsen TriBand NMO mount for years. A bit pricey but a superb antenna.

Here's an example on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/i/372555516598

Or just Google Larson TriBand mobile antenna

Don

On November 20, 2019 7:05:23 PM "Tim Ferguson" <timlferg@timlferg.com> wrote:

Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100? Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica. Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.

Thanks,
Tim
Re: Antenna Recommendation

Joe M.
 

If you like the truck antenna, why not just put it in the van?
(or the same thing if you traded it with the truck)

Joe M.

On 11/20/2019 8:54 PM, Tim Ferguson wrote:
Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100? Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica. Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.

Thanks,
Tim
Antenna Recommendation

Tim Ferguson
 

Any suggestions on a mobile antenna for a minivan to use with an SDS100? Just traded the pick up for a Pacifica. Had a high band antenna put on the truck that helped tremendously.

Thanks,
Tim
Re: P25 for Cheap

Ted K7TRK
 

Hi James,

 

Took your advice and attempted to use UniTracker with a RTL 2832u dongle (which is running fine with SDRSharp). UniTracker recognizes the dongle but selecting ‘start’ does not start anything and the dongle remains ‘stopped’. Is UniTracker a stand alone scanning program or must it be used with another program?  New to this but stumped

 

Any help appreciated

 

73, Ted

K7TRK

 

From: main@Uniden.groups.io [mailto:main@Uniden.groups.io] On Behalf Of James Poulin
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:07 PM
To: main@uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] P25 for Cheap

 

Hi Charlie,

 

I know there has been quite a number of replies to your post, and I am not sure if the following has been brought up.

 

SDR dongles do 'ok', and may solve your requirement for P25.

 

Unitrunker is a free windows based SDR software that decodes P25 (Phase 1 unencrypted) right out of the box.

 

 

You want to use the latest version, as of this typing I believe it's v2.1.0.9 

 

I have used this software many times.  For basic P25 digital, it works fairly well.

 

Little bit of a learning curve, but if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me.

 

One great thing about this software is that it is always upgraded and new versions come out regularly with bug fixes and new features.

 

James

VA3JPX

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 10:24 AM Charlie Primero <charlieprime@...> wrote:

On 11/2/2019 9:42 AM, don robinson via Groups.Io wrote:

Sadly, the 246 cannot monitor P25. You need a digital scanner.

It is possible for monitor P25 for cheap using your computer.

Buy one of these RTL-SDR radio receivers for $25 that is USB:  https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-quick-start-guide/

Download the free SDRSharp sofware:  https://www.rtl-sdr.com/tag/sdrsharp/

Add this crude scanner plug-in to that software:  http://www.freqmgrsuite.com/

Pipe the audio through the free DSD+ decoding software: https://www.dsdplus.com/

This kludge is finicky and slow, but it's not $600 like a Uniden SDS-100. :-)  It works for my semi-rural area where there are only three P25 public service frequencies and one DMR ham repeater to monitor.  My 246 handles the rest like champ.
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