On 15 Apr 2000 05:57:05 GMT, Eric G.
>I am sure this has been covered. I heard that MDT freq for a local trunked
>system are probably going to be in the same range (if not the same frequencies)
>as the trunked freq in use now. However, the units who have the MDT in them
>have a 'whip' (strait) antennae on them now (in addition to the old 800 meg
>coil antennae). Aren't the whip ones usually used for 400 mhz freq or is this a
>new twist. I eventually want to monitor the MDT traffic using my scanner (I
>have a pro-90 and pro-91) .
>Eric G.
If a radio system is all digital then it is possible to use the same system
for MDT's, otherwise the MDT's will be on another frequency. Many of the new
MDT's are using different protocols then the earlier ones and no software is
available to decode them. It is also illegal to intercept MDT's because
of federal wiretap laws. So if you do it you are taking a risk and better burn
anything you receive.
For more information see the Knipschild and Cheek cases.
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Kevin
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