Difference between revisions of "UniTrunker"
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A: The short answer - Yes. The long answer - You may be able to decode 3600 baud Motorola control channels with a 50-70% decode rate without a discriminator tap. This is totally dependent upon the scanner/receiver and sound card you are using. You will not be able to decode EDACS, APCO Project 25 or MPT1327 without a discriminator tap. | A: The short answer - Yes. The long answer - You may be able to decode 3600 baud Motorola control channels with a 50-70% decode rate without a discriminator tap. This is totally dependent upon the scanner/receiver and sound card you are using. You will not be able to decode EDACS, APCO Project 25 or MPT1327 without a discriminator tap. | ||
− | Q: ''Do I need a slicer?'' | + | <b>Q: ''Do I need a slicer?''</b> |
A: No. | A: No. | ||
− | Q: ''Do I need a computer that runs DOS?'' | + | <b>Q: ''Do I need a computer that runs DOS?''</b> |
A: No. This program does not run on DOS. | A: No. This program does not run on DOS. | ||
− | Q: ''Will this work on Windows? If so, what version?'' | + | <b>Q: ''Will this work on Windows? If so, what version?''</b> |
A: Yes - Windows 95 (with IE4 or later), Windows 98, ME, 2K, and XP (all flavors). | A: Yes - Windows 95 (with IE4 or later), Windows 98, ME, 2K, and XP (all flavors). | ||
− | Q: ''What types of trunked radio systems can I monitor?'' | + | <b>Q: ''What types of trunked radio systems can I monitor?''</b> |
A: Motorola, EDACS, APCO Project 25, and MPT1327. | A: Motorola, EDACS, APCO Project 25, and MPT1327. | ||
− | Q: ''How can I use this to listen to calls on a trunked radio system?'' | + | <b>Q: ''How can I use this to listen to calls on a trunked radio system?''</b> |
A: Yes. You need a second radio that accepts computer control to tune to voice calls as they occur. | A: Yes. You need a second radio that accepts computer control to tune to voice calls as they occur. | ||
− | Q: ''Does the program permit downloading talkgroup information from the'' [[RadioReference.com Web Service]]? | + | <b>Q: ''Does the program permit downloading talkgroup information from the'' [[RadioReference.com Web Service]]?</b> |
A: Yes - you can download Motorola and APCO P25 systems by trunking system ID. You can download EDACS by looking up the RR DB SID (that's the ID # assigned by the database to each trunked system). You must be a [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=23 paid member] with a valid user id for this feature. | A: Yes - you can download Motorola and APCO P25 systems by trunking system ID. You can download EDACS by looking up the RR DB SID (that's the ID # assigned by the database to each trunked system). You must be a [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=23 paid member] with a valid user id for this feature. | ||
− | Q: ''Can I import my trunker data files?'' | + | <b>Q: ''Can I import my trunker data files?''</b> |
A: Yes - read the Hints section of the documentation that describes how to do this. | A: Yes - read the Hints section of the documentation that describes how to do this. | ||
− | Q: ''How do I install this MSI file?'' | + | <b>Q: ''How do I install this MSI file?''</b> |
A: For Windows XP, double-click on the file. For earlier Windows, you may need to install [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CEBBACD8-C094-4255-B702-DE3BB768148F&displaylang=en something] from Microsoft. | A: For Windows XP, double-click on the file. For earlier Windows, you may need to install [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CEBBACD8-C094-4255-B702-DE3BB768148F&displaylang=en something] from Microsoft. |
Revision as of 15:30, 14 April 2007
Overview
UniTrunker supports control channel monitoring for the following trunking types:
- Motorola Type I
- Motorola Type II (Smartnet/Smartzone)
- Project 25 9600 bps
- EDACS Standard 9600 Baud and Narrow 4800 baud (Normal and ESK)
- MPT-1327 systems
UniTrunker also supports downloading system information from the RadioReference.com Web Service
Downloads
Public Beta #11 released April 11th 2007 is current. (Version 0.1.0.43) |
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Public Beta #10 released February 19th 2007. (Version 0.1.0.41) |
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Public Beta #9 released January 21th 2007. (Version 0.1.0.40) |
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Public Beta #8 was released January 6th 2007. (Version 0.1.0.39) |
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Public Beta #7 was released December 31st 2006. (Version 0.1.0.38) |
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Public Beta #6 was released December 17th 2006. (Version 0.1.0.36) |
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Public Beta #5 was released December 11th 2006. (Version 0.1.0.34) |
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Public Beta #4 was released December 2nd 2006. (Version 0.1.0.32) |
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Public Beta #3 was released July 3rd 2006. (Version 0.1.0.27) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a radio with discriminator tap?
A: The short answer - Yes. The long answer - You may be able to decode 3600 baud Motorola control channels with a 50-70% decode rate without a discriminator tap. This is totally dependent upon the scanner/receiver and sound card you are using. You will not be able to decode EDACS, APCO Project 25 or MPT1327 without a discriminator tap.
Q: Do I need a slicer?
A: No.
Q: Do I need a computer that runs DOS?
A: No. This program does not run on DOS.
Q: Will this work on Windows? If so, what version?
A: Yes - Windows 95 (with IE4 or later), Windows 98, ME, 2K, and XP (all flavors).
Q: What types of trunked radio systems can I monitor?
A: Motorola, EDACS, APCO Project 25, and MPT1327.
Q: How can I use this to listen to calls on a trunked radio system?
A: Yes. You need a second radio that accepts computer control to tune to voice calls as they occur.
Q: Does the program permit downloading talkgroup information from the RadioReference.com Web Service?
A: Yes - you can download Motorola and APCO P25 systems by trunking system ID. You can download EDACS by looking up the RR DB SID (that's the ID # assigned by the database to each trunked system). You must be a paid member with a valid user id for this feature.
Q: Can I import my trunker data files?
A: Yes - read the Hints section of the documentation that describes how to do this.
Q: How do I install this MSI file?
A: For Windows XP, double-click on the file. For earlier Windows, you may need to install something from Microsoft.
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