Is the switch to digital so people cannot listsen in (for "security" reasons)? Or is it superior in signal strength/some other means?
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BostonUrbEx wrote:Is the switch to digital so people cannot listsen in (for "security" reasons)? Or is it superior in signal strength/some other means?Digital by itself doesn't mean it can't be heard, there are digital radio scanners(at a much higher price than analog). The radio system the T accepted however, is not listenable by any digital scanner.
MattW wrote:According to Radio Reference, the ProVoice standard can indeed be monitored by a software package. I won't link the exact page, but if you Google "m/a com provoice" you can find the information. It would be a bit complex to setup, but it seems to be possible. Check your local laws first though. I do not know if it is technically encrypted which would make its reception illegal or not and will not speculate.So the problem is that not only you and I can't listen in, but that in case of disaster, the radio system is incompatible with industry standards? http://www.monitoringtimes.com/mteditorialapr07.pdf
MNCRR9000 wrote:What type of portables is the mbcr using ? I gather that they are probably not using the digital radios.They can continue to use the motorolas until the switchover is ready for them, then they have no choice but to go to m/-com systems.
the Uniden Bearcat BCD436HP and BCD536HP scanners can now monitor the Digital ProVoice format with a paid upgrade.http://www.trainaficionado.com/mbtaprovoice/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;