Have any railroads converted to digital radios for operations? Any known plans to do so? Will the digital radios continue to utiltize the existing railroad spectrum (i.e., 160-161MHz) or move to new spectrum?
Arising out of Project 25, there are radios available that are capable of conventional (and future narrow(er) band) operation as well as digital. Many agencies are converting to P25 radios for the extra confidentiality that digital affords, and the dual mode radios facilitate phase-in over time meeting budget constraints. I have heard that FRA is "ecouraging" railroads to acquire digital capable radios when new or replacement radios are acquired.
Anyone have any insight?
Arising out of Project 25, there are radios available that are capable of conventional (and future narrow(er) band) operation as well as digital. Many agencies are converting to P25 radios for the extra confidentiality that digital affords, and the dual mode radios facilitate phase-in over time meeting budget constraints. I have heard that FRA is "ecouraging" railroads to acquire digital capable radios when new or replacement radios are acquired.
Anyone have any insight?
~Ken :: Fairmont ex-UP/MP C436 MT-14M1 ::
Black River Railroad Historical Trust :: [/url]
Black River Railroad Historical Trust :: [/url]