Posted by Wayne on July 02, 2001 at 20:47:36:
In Reply to: Re: WSP posted by Wayne on July 02, 2001 at 20:44:08:
: : : According to well informed sources within the State Patrol, they have NO PLANS on going to the 800mhz WSDOT system. They decided to use the High-Band frequencies and set up a state wide repeater system.
: : : Also, 154.695 is used as a car-to-car frequency in most areas of Eastern Washington. I was in Spokane 2 weeks ago and they were using it there. Also used in Kennewick.
: : : Hope this helps!
: : Right. 154.695 is Hoquim area. Just could'nt think of the numbers. I hope WSP stays VHF so I can just use my 2 meter mobile to monitor. Thanx.
: I had the opportunity to speak with a trooper about eighteen months ago who had just been involved in a communicaitons meeting. He stated that for voice WSP fully intended to remain at the VHF levels. Now I also read in one of the Seattle-Tacoma area newspapers about 3-4 months ago that WSP was not planning on going 800mhz BUT was preparing a budget to use digital throughout the system. They were concerned that the cost might be prohibitive and may not make it through the legislature. This was future planning 2-4 years down the road.
: Wayne
One other quick note. The reason for not going to 800mhz was 1) cost prohibitive (Motorola must have a heck of a sales staff) and they felt the number of repeats was totally cost prohibitive. We have to remember that there are still state agencies in parts of the US that are using low band because of skip and the distance they will transmit. My personal feeling is that using 800mhz on a statewide system where the officers lives depend on consistent and quality communicaitons would be foolish.
Wayne