Digital in Brisbane

Post by **bodyguard** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:54 am

As an owner of analogue scanners, and in Brisbane, I am looking at grabbing a new scanner in the future

Is there many digital voice networks in the Brisbane area ( I know QPS are and they are encrypted, I know I cant listen to them blah blah blah) but are there many others that I would miss out on if I got another analogue scanner ?

Is it really worth spending 2x the amount to get a digital scanner over a analogue one ?
I know in the future some radio networks will change to P25 but is there a dollar justification to spend up large now or wait until later and possibly pick up a more enhanced digital scanner in a few years time.

I am looking at the Uniden BCT15X, (I know about the 800mhz gaps)

thanks

Post by **Comint** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:13 pm

bodyguard wrote:Is there many digital voice networks in the Brisbane area ( I know QPS are and they are encrypted, I know I cant listen to them blah blah blah) but are there many others that I would miss out on if I got another analogue scanner ?

I presume by digital voice networks, you mean APCO P25, as that is the only digital voice that current scanners will handle.

There is of course, TETRA, which contrary to popular belief, might not be encrypted.

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Comint

Post by **Phil** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:28 pm

BG,

short answer no i have not come across anyone who is using APCO 25 that is not using an encryption on it the only services that are using APCO 25 is Australian Customs, Australian Feds, QPS, i think the Aviation Fire Service use it but i have never heard anything from them

Post by **bodyguard** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:32 pm

thanks for the replies guys
looks like the bct15x might be on the wish list

Post by **Doogs38** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:46 am

bodyguard wrote:thanks for the replies guys
looks like the bct15x might be on the wish list

Hi BG. I had the same quandary as you earlier this year and ultimately went digital. My decision was made a lot easier by Dick Smith practically throwing out their remaining digital scanners. Another consideration was my regular trips South...the NSW GRN is going digital, and Vic and SA have a bunch of digital stuff too. I note that you're interested in a desktop scanner but you don't say if it's for static or mobile use? If for mobile use, and you do travel (South), don't discount the utility of a digital scanner.

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Post by **bodyguard** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:08 pm

have now ordered the GRE PSR 410 scanner, Scanner Master dropped its price to US $175, not a shabby deal IMO

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