Police / Fire Scanner Information

NEW DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM here area the counties using the digital radios AUBURN CITY CAYUGA COUNTY CORTLAND COUNTY LEWIS COUNTY MADISON COUNTY ONONDAGA COUNTY OSWEGO COUNTY SYRACUSE CITY ONEIDA COUNTY

How does the digital/trunking   repeater system work ? The first misunderstanding is the word “digital”. There are many scanners that have a digital display, but will not receive digital formatted signal. In fact, there are only a very few scanners that will receive the new digital trunking formated signal and they are quite a bit more expensive.   Here’s how the digital/trunking works. Digital means, When someone transmits on a 2-way radio  using a  “ digital”  radio, it converts their regular analog voice to a digital format. Just like a computer when it converts your information data. In fact, it is a computerized 2-way radio system.  That is why you need a digital receiver that will convert the digital signal back to analog voice.

The trunking part of the system uses    up to 15  different channels which are shared by multiple users or agencies. Each time they transmit, the system randomly selects an open available channel for them to use..

Repeater systems electronically  repeats the radio’s transmission  providing longer range. This also usually allows you to receive both sides of the communications   very clearly.

Since the new system has been activated, users and agencies have been very happy with the results. The performance, clarity, and coverage have met most everyone’s needs and expectations.  

To hear most of the police , fire and ambulance conversations and the 911 center, you need a new digital trunking scanner with P-25 format abilities.

The problem is, digital scanners are more   expensive than analog scanners and are very complicated to program.

Nu-Tronics is the only dealer that offers its customers and all-inclusive prices. Our prices include the scanner, warranty, and custom programming of both digital and analog systems. There are no extra or hidden charges like shipping and handling, general programming, formatting, etc.

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