University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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The University of Illinois has an enrollment of over 40,000 students and is located in Urbana and Champaign Illinois.
Public Safety
U of I Police and Fire
- As of August 24, 2007, U of I PD is using MDICE for all their operations.
They are dispatched by METCAD on talkgroup TG 21501 'PATROL 2' which IS NOT simulcast on 453.900 however. All UHF usage is over. For emergencies or car-car, the units will use TG 21506 PATROL OPS 2 (which is encrypted). Some details will use one of the encrypted INCIDENT talkgroups (INCIDENT 5-8). During sporting events, concerts, and parades, U of I PD use MDICE TG 22503 'INCIDENT 4' while at events. - PATROL 2 is shared with Urbana PD (300s and 400s), County Sheriff's Department (500s) and Rural PDs (6___#). 100s are U of I patrol officers, 200s are U of I command officers.
- Fire dispatch is provided by Champaign and Urbana Fire Dept's on MDICE with pages simulcast on 154.250 (131.8).
Related links
Sports
University of Illinois - Athletics
- U of I football and men's basketball games are broadcast on AM 1400 WDWS and on Lite Rock 97.5 FM.
Illini Football
Memorial Stadium (link)
Frequency | Type | Tone | Alpha Tag | Description | Mode | Tag |
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464.82500 | M | 411 DPL | UIMS LuxFood | Memorial Stadium: Luxury Suites - Food Service [Ch 13] (still in use 2013) |
FMN | Schools |
464.37500 | M | 072 DPL | UIMS LuxMntc | Memorial: Luxury Suites - Maintenance [Ch 12?] (still in use 2013) |
FMN | Schools |
Gameday Related Operations
2010 Confirmed usage:
- MDICE TRS TG 22503 "INCIDENT 4" METCAD Police Detail ((PATCHED TO ISP DETAIL A ON GAME DAYS))
- Starcom21 TRS, Site 203 - TG 13020 "D10 DETAIL A" Illinois State Police Detail ((PATCHED TO INCIDENT 4 ON GAME DAYS))
- MDICE TRS TG 22502 "INCIDENT 3" Fire/EMS Detail
- 451.450 DCS131 Illini Emergency Medical Services
- Starcom21 TRS, Site 203 - TG 13047 "D10 CAR-CAR" occasionally used by ISP for car-car
- MDICE TRS TG 22016 "ARROW OPS 1" Arrow units at the stadium (10/3/09 and 10/23/10) . Note if PRO covers the game, they use INCIDENT 3.
Possibly used, not heard recently:
- 158.865 CSQ Illini Emergency Medical Service "talkabout" (Illini EMS carries both VHF and UHF radios)
- Starcom21 TRS, Site 203 - TG 30332 "ITTF INCIDENT 1" Illinois State Police Helicopter flying over the stadium (2008 season. haven't heard since)
- 155.340 210.7 MERCI (ambulance to hospital)
- 155.340 186.2 MERCI (ambulance to hospital)
- MDICE TRS TG 21006 "911" heard mention of "stadium command" after the game (9/13/08)
For additional information about scanning U of I football games, see this forum thread
Television coverage
- if the game is on the Big Ten Network, check the Big Ten Network page for their frequencies.
Maps
Here are some helpful maps to view while monitoring U of I football games:
Illini Basketball
Assembly Hall (link):
Frequency | Input | License | Type | Tone | Alpha Tag | Description | Mode | Tag |
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463.33750 | 468.33750 | WQMN619 | RM | 331 DPL | SFC Ops/EMS | Operations / Medical [Expired 10/20] | FMN | Schools |
462.16250 | 467.16250 | WQMN619 | RM | 423 DPL | SFC Securty | Security [Expired 10/20] | FMN | Security |
451.52500 | 456.52500 | WQMN619 | RM | 125 DPL | SFC Maintenance | Maintenance / Custodial [Expired 10/20] | FMN | Schools |
- As of Fall 2007, U of I PD now exclusively uses the MDICE TRS TG 22503 "INCIDENT 4" for events at the Assembly Hall. They don't use 453.250 at all for Assembly Hall details anymore.
- Medical staff uses 464.525 (100.0) along with general stadium operations. Assembly Hall Security is on 463.350 DCS506.
- During 2009 Illini Basketball Madness, 464.625 DCS031 was heard discussing the band
Television coverage:
- if the game is on the Big Ten Network, check the Big Ten Network page for their frequencies.
Illini - Other Sports
Huff Hall (link):
No radios are used at volleyball games at Huff Hallalthough Arrow Ambulance or Pro Ambulance have a unit staged outside.- As of the 2010 season, due to the increased attendance, DIA now assists with event parking. They were used Memorial Stadium ch 2 452.625 DCS043 on 10/2/10 and 10/15/10. On 10/16/10 they were on 451.350 DCS071 due to an event at Memorial Stadium using 452.625.
- Illini EMS has been observed at the games. They would be using 451.450 DCS131.
- Big Ten Network was heard briefly using 462.1375 DCS244 during a game they covered (10/22/08).
Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium (link):
- 453.600 (85.4) was heard briefly at the soccer game (notifying when to turn off the PA music) (10/31/08 and 10/16/10). Occasionally other Memorial Stadium frequencies will be used but infrequently.
- If WDWS is carrying the game, listen for them on 161.670 CSQ (heard 2008-present).
- IL EMS was at the game. They would be on 451.450 DCS131 (8/24/10). Also, Arrow or Pro will have an ambulance staged at the game.
- Big Ten Network was heard briefly using 462.1375 DCS244 during a game they covered (10/31/08).
Eichelberger Field (link):
- No radios observed in use at the softball game. ILEMS might have been at the game as well as PRO ambulance was there. The Big Ten Network used radios however and those frequencies are listed here.(4/16/08)
Illinois Field (link):
- No radios observed in use at the baseball game. (4/22/08)
Ice Arena (link):
- 453.600 (114.8) Ice Arena repeater
- 451.450 (DCS131) Illini EMS repeater
- 450.925 (CSQ) WPGU 107.1 FM remote broadcast
- 169.100 (CSQ) WPGU 107.1 FM wireless mic
- UIPD has a unit on scene and I believe they monitor PATROL 2 on MDICE TRS
Entertainment
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Traditionally Krannert had used a variety of tones on 452.850 and 457.850 both simplex, however in late 2009 they purchased Motorola XPR MOTOTRBO capable radios and many of the old frequency/tone pairs have fallen silent. The following is their current radio usage:
Frequency | Input | License | Type | Alpha Tag | Description | Mode | Tag |
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463.38750 | 468.38750 | WQKZ473 | RM | KCPA 4633875 tg4 | Admin / Ops [Expired 11/19] | DMR | Schools |
464.91250 | 469.91250 | WQKZ473 | RM | KCPA 4649125 | Operations [Expired 11/19] | DMR | Schools |
452.11250 | WQKZ473 | M | KCPA 4521125 | Operations [Expired 11/19] | DMR | Schools | |
452.08750 | WQKZ473 | M | KCPA 4520875 | Operations [Expired 11/19] | DMR | Schools | |
463.55000 | WQZC722 | B | KCPA Paging | Data (Constant, Paging?) | Telm | Data |
XPR radios were observed in November 2009 and noticeably less activity is taking place on the old frequencies listed below. They have a new license: WQKZ473 for MOTOTRBO on new frequencies (both simplex and repeater). None of those frequencies have been heard used (as of May 2010).
- Since 11/12/09, only 457.850 (146.2) and 453.600 (136.5) have been confirmed to be still used. 452.850 (127.3), a new find, was logged in autosearch mode (but it's undetermined if this was a false hit). Both 452.850 and 457.850 sometimes have an unidentified choppy data/static sound on them in simplex mode that doesn't sound like the traditional loud raw MotoTRBO audio. 457.850 (146.2) still in use as of 10/22/10.
Old radio frequencies - prior to 2010:
452.85000 WPPW738 M 127.3 PL Krannert Center for the Performing Arts FM 452.85000 WPPW738 M 179.9 PL Krannert Center for the Performing Arts FM 452.85000 WPPW738 M 167.9 PL Krannert Center for the Performing Arts FM 452.85000 WPPW738 M 131.8 PL Krannert Center for the Performing Arts FM 452.85000 WPPW738 M 141.3 PL Krannert Center for the Performing Arts FM 457.85000 WPPW738 M 136.5 PL Krannert Center for the Performing Arts FM
When Illini EMS is needed, they will be using the 451.450 DCS131 repeater.
Facilities and Services
Buildings and Maintenance
Frequency | Input | License | Type | Tone | Alpha Tag | Description | Mode | Tag |
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453.75000 | 458.75000 | WNKT448 | RM | UIUC Parking | Parking Services | DMR | Schools | |
453.36250 | WPUF853 | B | UI GPS Data | GPS Data (CSQ) | Telm | Data | ||
462.82500 | KZQ889 | B | CSQ | UI Paging | Paging (Physcology Building) | FMN | Data | |
456.58750 | WQGD238 | M | 051 DPL | UI Alumni Assn | Alumni Assocation Ops | FMN | Schools | |
459.08750 | M | 141.3 PL | I Hotel Conf Ctr | I Hotel - Conference Center | FMN | Schools | ||
465.60000 | WNLI696 | M | CSQ | IFireSI Ops 3 | Illinois Fire Service Institute | FMN | Schools | |
465.52500 | WNLI696 | M | 031 DPL | IFireSI Ops 2 | Illinois Fire Service Institute | FMN | Schools | |
460.52500 | WNLI696 | M | 023 DPL | IFireSI Ops 1 | Illinois Fire Service Institute | FMN | Schools | |
461.81250 | 466.81250 | WSCZ446 | RM | 145 DPL | UI Beckman | Beckman Institute | FMN | Schools |
452.05000 | 457.05000 | WPYT628 | RM | 225.7 PL | NewmanFndtn | Newman Foundation - Student Housing [Expired 10/13] | FMN | Schools |
453.60000 | 458.60000 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR 7001 | IT / Maintenance | DMR | Schools | |
453.65000 | 458.65000 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR B 6000 | Operations | DMR | Schools | |
453.32500 | 458.32500 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR 5600 | BSW Foreman/Morrel Hall: Security | DMR | Schools | |
453.45000 | 458.45000 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR A 6000 | Ops (zone 1, 2, tunnel) | DMR | Schools | |
461.83750 | 466.83750 | WQTZ312 | RM | Ilini Union A | Illini Union | DMR | Schools | |
464.88750 | 469.88750 | WQTZ312 | RM | Ilini Union B | Illini Union: Data | DMR | Schools | |
462.01250 | 467.01250 | WQTZ312 | RM | Illini Union C | Illini Union | DMR | Schools | |
453.65000 | 458.65000 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR B 5000 | Operations | DMR | Schools | |
453.60000 | 458.60000 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR C 6000 | Parking Services / Enforcement | DMR | Schools | |
453.75000 | 458.75000 | WNKT448 | RM | UI DMR D 5000 | Operations | DMR | Schools | |
453.65000 | 458.65000 | KIA514 | RM | UI DMR 5300 | Operations | DMR | Schools | |
461.81250 | 466.81250 | WSCZ446 | RM | UI Beckman DMR | Beckman Institute (only licensed for NFM) | DMR | Schools | |
452.37500 | 457.37500 | KNNK423 | RM | 311 DPL | UI Coll Transptn | College Transportation [Expired 2/01] | FMN | Transportation |
451.12500 | 456.12500 | WSBZ660 | RM | UI DRES Transprt | Disability Resources and Educational Services Transportation | DMR | Transportation |
The U of I Utilities has two talkgroups available on the MDICE TRS. Testing occurs the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. September 2010 - TG 22900 is being used for operations, not just testing.
DEC | HEX | Mode | Alpha Tag | Description |
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22718 | 58be | D | WillardMaint | Willard Airport - Maintenance (Snow Removal) |
22719 | 58bf | D | UI H/L Sec | Housing and Library: Security / Student Patrol |
22900 | 5974 | D | UI Utility 1 | Utilities Operations 1 [UTIL1] |
22901 | 5975 | D | UI Utility 2 | Utilities Operations 2 [UTIL2] |
Campus Recreation
Both the ARC and CRCE now use Motorola DTR radios. Prior to 2009, CRCE used 460.950 (110.9).
The Ice Arena uses 453.600 (114.8).
Golf
University of Illinois Golf Course - unconfirmed if in use:
467.33750 WQJX243 M U of I Golf (@ Savoy) FMN 456.88750 WQJX243 M U of I Golf (@ Savoy) FMN 466.73750 WQJX243 M U of I Golf (@ Savoy) FMN 462.23750 WQJX243 M U of I Golf (@ Savoy) FMN