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Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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You need to change system type from Motorola to DMR. It might be easier to update directly from RRDB to get this right. It would help to know which radio you have for more detailed help
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 10:24:21 PM EDT, Maggie O'Connor <maggie-o@...> wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which is
turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
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On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up. I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe - is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
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-----Original Message----- From: Joe M. Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices: 1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program the color code. 2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the talkgroups you want to hear. If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked system, you would have to program that as a new system type. Joe M. On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT, you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
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On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Got it! Thank you so much.
Maggie
On May 6, 2021 10:53:48 AM "Joe M." <mch@...> wrote:
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
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-----Original Message----- From: Joe M. Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type. The color code option is only available after that is selected. You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT, you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN. Yes you can import just one city into a FL. Joe M. On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
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On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
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-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8. On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:04:32 PM EDT, Maggie O'Connor <maggie-o@...> wrote:
Hi There, BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas? Thanks - Maggie
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For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's set at the System level.
For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level.
Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic."
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On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Hi Joel,
I will try that, but probably not until tomorrow. I will let you know.
Thank you.
On May 11, 2021 11:15:04 PM "Joel Kahn" <jrkahn@...> wrote:
Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:04:32 PM EDT, Maggie O'Connor <maggie-o@...> wrote:
Hi There, BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas? Thanks - Maggie
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Gary - You're right re threshold not at the Dept Level. I set it to Manual.
Joel - Re - "Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel" NFM shows up at the frequency level as Auto in Sentinel. Not sure which choice I want here - and/or if I'm in the right place. I'm at the Channel Level (in Sentinel) and Modulation is set to Auto. There are several choices here - but not say "Digital" - so not sure which one to choose.
So far still not getting anything.
Thank you, as always.
- Maggie
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-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:52 AM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's set at the System level. For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level. Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic." On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Backing up, if you program the channel as NFM or FM analog conventional and hold on it, do you hear ANYTHING or see any indication that the radio is receiving a signal?
Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>:
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Gary - You're right re threshold not at the Dept Level. I set it to Manual.
Joel - Re - "Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel" NFM shows up at the frequency level as Auto in Sentinel. Not sure which choice I want here - and/or if I'm in the right place. I'm at the Channel Level (in Sentinel) and Modulation is set to Auto. There are several choices here - but not say "Digital" - so not sure which one to choose.
So far still not getting anything.
Thank you, as always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:52 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's
set at the System level.
For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level.
Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic."
On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Hi, so if I "hold" on the channel I don't think I see the signal strength unless something activates it, right? And I have held on that channel way more than long enough for there to be activity yet I get nothing.. I received them pretty well just on their conventional, before changing to DMR I guess a while ago so I surely should hear them.. I think it was on NFM before I changed it, but I'm trying it again. Not sure how to program for FM Analog. There is a drop down with FM in it... Also I thought it would need to be digital for DMR - but honestly I barely understand this stuff! I just like to listen!
Thank you very much. I'll let you know.
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-----Original Message----- From: n3ltq Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:36 AM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR Backing up, if you program the channel as NFM or FM analog conventional and hold on it, do you hear ANYTHING or see any indication that the radio is receiving a signal? Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>: Gary - You're right re threshold not at the Dept Level. I set it to Manual.
Joel - Re - "Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel" NFM shows up at the frequency level as Auto in Sentinel. Not sure which choice I want here - and/or if I'm in the right place. I'm at the Channel Level (in Sentinel) and Modulation is set to Auto. There are several choices here - but not say "Digital" - so not sure which one to choose.
So far still not getting anything.
Thank you, as always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:52 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's
set at the System level.
For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level.
Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic."
On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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The purpose of my suggestion was to determine if your radio is hearing any signal at all. Before the radio can decode digital transmissions like P25 or DMR it must hear the transmission.
Looking at the Hampden county Mass. page on Radio Reference it appears that the Ludlow Police department is the only one that uses DMR for police communications. All the other police departments use either analog or P25 digital, and some of the departments using P25 are encrypted. Westfield, West Springfield use DMR for public works; Holyoke appears to be using DMR for Fire department and public works communications.
Yes, you will not hear anything or see any signal strength indication unless the radio is receiving a transmission. What I suggested was that you listen in analog mode, not any form of digital, in order to see if you are receiving any sort of signal. IF you are receiving a digital signal in analog mode it will sound like a rattling or sputtering noise. If you cannot hear anything in analog mode you will not hear anything in digital mode.
Do you have any other scanner such as an older non-digital capable programmable scanner that you could use to make this test? If so program in the frequency of 453.250 and listen. Do you hear ANYTHING at all?
How close are you to Ludlow? You indicate that you were able to previously hear their transmissions when the department was using analog.
Is the frequency the same as before, or did it change?
Are you sure that your scanner has the DMR license and that it is installed and activated?
Radio Reference information is not always correct.
Just like P25, DMR is capable of encryption.
Since you are downloading Radio Reference information, and seem to be unfamiliar with programming or operating the scanner manually it may be better for you to seek out someone local who can assist you.
Milt
N3LTQ
Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>:
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Hi, so if I "hold" on the channel I don't think I see the signal strength unless something activates it, right? And I have held on that channel way more than long enough for there to be activity yet I get nothing.. I received them pretty well just on their conventional, before changing to DMR I guess a while ago so I surely should hear them.. I think it was on NFM before I changed it, but I'm trying it again. Not sure how to program for FM Analog. There is a drop down with FM in it... Also I thought it would need to be digital for DMR - but honestly I barely understand this stuff! I just like to listen!
Thank you very much. I'll let you know.
-----Original Message----- From: n3ltq
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:36 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Backing up, if you program the channel as NFM or FM analog
conventional and hold on it, do you hear ANYTHING or see any
indication that the radio is receiving a signal?
Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>:
Gary - You're right re threshold not at the Dept Level. I set it to Manual.
Joel - Re - "Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel" NFM shows up at the frequency level as Auto in Sentinel. Not sure which choice I want here - and/or if I'm in the right place. I'm at the Channel Level (in Sentinel) and Modulation is set to Auto. There are several choices here - but not say "Digital" - so not sure which one to choose.
So far still not getting anything.
Thank you, as always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:52 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's
set at the System level.
For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level.
Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic."
On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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Hey Milt,
I wasn’t able to get to this until all the taxes were done! I will answer tonight.
Thank you very much.
- Maggie
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-----Original Message----- From: n3ltq Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2021 1:00 AM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR The purpose of my suggestion was to determine if your radio is hearing any signal at all. Before the radio can decode digital transmissions like P25 or DMR it must hear the transmission. Looking at the Hampden county Mass. page on Radio Reference it appears that the Ludlow Police department is the only one that uses DMR for police communications. All the other police departments use either analog or P25 digital, and some of the departments using P25 are encrypted. Westfield, West Springfield use DMR for public works; Holyoke appears to be using DMR for Fire department and public works communications. Yes, you will not hear anything or see any signal strength indication unless the radio is receiving a transmission. What I suggested was that you listen in analog mode, not any form of digital, in order to see if you are receiving any sort of signal. IF you are receiving a digital signal in analog mode it will sound like a rattling or sputtering noise. If you cannot hear anything in analog mode you will not hear anything in digital mode. Do you have any other scanner such as an older non-digital capable programmable scanner that you could use to make this test? If so program in the frequency of 453.250 and listen. Do you hear ANYTHING at all? How close are you to Ludlow? You indicate that you were able to previously hear their transmissions when the department was using analog. Is the frequency the same as before, or did it change? Are you sure that your scanner has the DMR license and that it is installed and activated? Radio Reference information is not always correct. Just like P25, DMR is capable of encryption. Since you are downloading Radio Reference information, and seem to be unfamiliar with programming or operating the scanner manually it may be better for you to seek out someone local who can assist you. Milt N3LTQ Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>: Hi, so if I "hold" on the channel I don't think I see the signal strength unless something activates it, right? And I have held on that channel way more than long enough for there to be activity yet I get nothing.. I received them pretty well just on their conventional, before changing to DMR I guess a while ago so I surely should hear them.. I think it was on NFM before I changed it, but I'm trying it again. Not sure how to program for FM Analog. There is a drop down with FM in it... Also I thought it would need to be digital for DMR - but honestly I barely understand this stuff! I just like to listen!
Thank you very much. I'll let you know.
-----Original Message----- From: n3ltq
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:36 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Backing up, if you program the channel as NFM or FM analog
conventional and hold on it, do you hear ANYTHING or see any
indication that the radio is receiving a signal?
Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>:
Gary - You're right re threshold not at the Dept Level. I set it to Manual.
Joel - Re - "Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel" NFM shows up at the frequency level as Auto in Sentinel. Not sure which choice I want here - and/or if I'm in the right place. I'm at the Channel Level (in Sentinel) and Modulation is set to Auto. There are several choices here - but not say "Digital" - so not sure which one to choose.
So far still not getting anything.
Thank you, as always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:52 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's
set at the System level.
For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level.
Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic."
On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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|
|
Hi Milt,
Thanks for the very valuable clarification here. I'm sorry I didn't immediately see how you were "testing" this. To answer your questions:
Yes, the frequency is the same as it was before.
Yes I have older non-digital capable scanners that I run all the time. There is total silence on that freq 453.250. Interesting that that means I won't get anything on the digital if that's the case, but that's what's happening for sure. Nothing. Silence.
I googled a bunch and don't see any reference to Ludlow Police being encrypted - but it could be.
I'm about 2 miles from Ludlow and could hear it on the analog, not a super strong signal, but audible. I am getting the other Ludlow services, Fire, etc., which haven't changed, just fine.
Under Upgrade, I have:
Upgrade ProVoice
Upgrade DMS/MotoTRBO
Upgrade NXDN
Fortunately, Ray Hill, (local but doesn't yet have the DMR upgrade at the moment) has helped me immensely especially when I first got this scanner. HE screen-shared with me and we met up in person. It turned out that Sentinel is so "easy" I didn't spend a lot of time doing manual programming on the scanner. I'm sure I could brush up on that. Also, all of the fine people in this group have helped me with this model over the years.
I don't usually listen to Holyoke, but since you pointed out that it's DMR, I'll try it and see if I get anything. I'm pretty sure I would receive their transmissions.
I hope all of this helps trigger someone to have an idea of what's wrong.
Thank you very much.
- Maggie
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-----Original Message----- From: n3ltq Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2021 1:00 AM To: main@Uniden.groups.io Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR The purpose of my suggestion was to determine if your radio is hearing any signal at all. Before the radio can decode digital transmissions like P25 or DMR it must hear the transmission. Looking at the Hampden county Mass. page on Radio Reference it appears that the Ludlow Police department is the only one that uses DMR for police communications. All the other police departments use either analog or P25 digital, and some of the departments using P25 are encrypted. Westfield, West Springfield use DMR for public works; Holyoke appears to be using DMR for Fire department and public works communications. Yes, you will not hear anything or see any signal strength indication unless the radio is receiving a transmission. What I suggested was that you listen in analog mode, not any form of digital, in order to see if you are receiving any sort of signal. IF you are receiving a digital signal in analog mode it will sound like a rattling or sputtering noise. If you cannot hear anything in analog mode you will not hear anything in digital mode. Do you have any other scanner such as an older non-digital capable programmable scanner that you could use to make this test? If so program in the frequency of 453.250 and listen. Do you hear ANYTHING at all? How close are you to Ludlow? You indicate that you were able to previously hear their transmissions when the department was using analog. Is the frequency the same as before, or did it change? Are you sure that your scanner has the DMR license and that it is installed and activated? Radio Reference information is not always correct. Just like P25, DMR is capable of encryption. Since you are downloading Radio Reference information, and seem to be unfamiliar with programming or operating the scanner manually it may be better for you to seek out someone local who can assist you. Milt N3LTQ Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>: Hi, so if I "hold" on the channel I don't think I see the signal strength unless something activates it, right? And I have held on that channel way more than long enough for there to be activity yet I get nothing.. I received them pretty well just on their conventional, before changing to DMR I guess a while ago so I surely should hear them.. I think it was on NFM before I changed it, but I'm trying it again. Not sure how to program for FM Analog. There is a drop down with FM in it... Also I thought it would need to be digital for DMR - but honestly I barely understand this stuff! I just like to listen!
Thank you very much. I'll let you know.
-----Original Message----- From: n3ltq
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:36 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Backing up, if you program the channel as NFM or FM analog
conventional and hold on it, do you hear ANYTHING or see any
indication that the radio is receiving a signal?
Quoting Maggie O'Connor <Maggie-o@...>:
Gary - You're right re threshold not at the Dept Level. I set it to Manual.
Joel - Re - "Try changing the NFM to Digital using Sentinel" NFM shows up at the frequency level as Auto in Sentinel. Not sure which choice I want here - and/or if I'm in the right place. I'm at the Channel Level (in Sentinel) and Modulation is set to Auto. There are several choices here - but not say "Digital" - so not sure which one to choose.
So far still not getting anything.
Thank you, as always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:52 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
For trunk systems, I think it's at the Site Level. For conventional it's
set at the System level.
For the 436HP, I don't see threshold levels at the Department Level.
Also, make sure Threshold is set to "Manual" not "Automatic."
On 5/11/2021 22:50, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Thanks Gary. I find that setting at the Department level, and it's an 8. I then "thought" I found it for the Municipality (and it was an 8) but I can't find it again!
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Saffer
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:17 PM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
Check the digital threshold level. For DMR I usually use 8.
On 5/11/2021 22:04, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi There,
BCD436HP with DMR License. I made new FL which included Ludlow, MA which is now on DMR. I am sure the FL came down and I see Ludlow in there - 453.250. It shows NFM Color Code 5 and I'm sure I have "Law Dispatch" Service Type turned on (do service types go across FL's?). However, I get nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks - Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:53 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If color code 5 is set, it has to be digital only for the audio type.
The color code option is only available after that is selected.
You will hear all the TGs regardless. If you want to program it as OFT,
you can select specific TGs to hear and use ID SCAN.
Yes you can import just one city into a FL.
Joe M.
On 5/5/2021 6:27 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Super sorry I should have told you the
radio - the BCD436HP. And my first actual "use" of DMR!
Not sure how to program a 1 freq trunk, but guessing I can look that up.
I'd love to do that.
Audio Type? Is that on the scanner only? In the software I have
Modulation Auto, Color Code 5 under Audio Option - but not sure where
Audio Type is.. In the software, on the radio or both?
It doesn't look like it's a trunked system, on RRDB.. Can I still prog
as trunk and hear talk groups? I don't have to - I'm interested in
hearing it all..
As usual - one question always brings many more from me..
Can I take just one city in a county from the Full/New DB and bring that
down into a FL with a bunch of other stuff in it? So I'd be just
updating that one city? It SHOULD re-make my FL - since it's been years
since I touched it!
Aside:
Is there a group for the SDS100? I'm thinking of getting one. Or Joe -
is there a new scanner coming out? I notice most places are sold out of
the SDS100.
Thanks - As always.
- Maggie
-----Original Message----- From: Joe M.
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:40 AM
To: main@Uniden.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Uniden] Ludlow, MA - DMR
If they are using conventional DMR, you have two choices:
1. Keep it as-is but change the audio type to DIGITAL ONLY and program
the color code.
2. Program it as a one-frequency-trunk and then you can select the
talkgroups you want to hear.
If they upgraded from analog to DMR AND upgraded to a trunked
system, you would have to program that as a new system type.
Joe M.
On 5/4/2021 10:23 PM, Maggie O'Connor wrote:
Assuming I have the DMR license, which I'm pretty sure I do, is there
anything else I have to do to receive transmissions from the Ludlow, MA
police? They are listed in the RR DB as DMR (Color Code 5) and were
previously listed at CTCSS. It appears to be on the same frequency they
have had for years.
Would I have to update my FL assuming it's the same Service Type, which
is turned on?
Thanks very much,
- Maggie
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On 05/20/2021 19:27, Maggie O'Connor wrote: Yes I have older non-digital capable scanners that I run all the time. There is total silence on that freq 453.250. Interesting that that means I won't get anything on the digital if that's the case, but that's what's happening for sure. Nothing. Silence. Make sure you are listening carrier squelch (no PL) on the analog scanner. If you are hearing nothing, then it means that the agency you are trying to hear on the frequency has changed frequency. If they are DMR on that frequency, you should hear largely noise. It's a destinctive noise if you've heard it before, but I could not describe it well enough in text for you to know exactly what to listen for. -- 73 ------------------------------------- Jim Walls - K6CCC jim@... Ofc: 818-548-4804 http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/AMSAT Member 32537 - WSWSS Member 395
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Did an FCC search for Ludlow. Showing 3 repeater frequencies assigned to the Police Dept. under callsign WQEY264. Maybe they are using these freqs now?
Try these: 453.3125 453.4625 453.7625
Dave KB2KMM
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