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'''The following state agencies are currently using the PA-STARNet OpenSky system either exclusively or in conjunction with legacy radio systems for voice and/or data traffic:''' | '''The following state agencies are currently using the PA-STARNet OpenSky system either exclusively or in conjunction with legacy radio systems for voice and/or data traffic:''' | ||
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*Attorney General (OAG) | *Attorney General (OAG) | ||
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*State Police (PSP); Some areas of the state are still primarily VHF. Click here for database page. | *State Police (PSP); Some areas of the state are still primarily VHF. Click here for database page. | ||
*Turnpike Commission (PTC); Comms are still primarily on VHF. Click here for database page. | *Turnpike Commission (PTC); Comms are still primarily on VHF. Click here for database page. | ||
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'''Non-state entities:''' | '''Non-state entities:''' | ||
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*Area Transportation Authority (regional transit provider in Cameron, Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, McKean, Potter Counties) | *Area Transportation Authority (regional transit provider in Cameron, Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, McKean, Potter Counties) | ||
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*Huntingdon Co. Sheriff's Office (used for dispatch and operations) | *Huntingdon Co. Sheriff's Office (used for dispatch and operations) | ||
*Regional Counterterrorism Task Force Radio Caches (equipment distributed by PEMA for emergency response use) | *Regional Counterterrorism Task Force Radio Caches (equipment distributed by PEMA for emergency response use) | ||
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'''System statistics as of January 2009:''' | '''System statistics as of January 2009:''' | ||
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*751 transmitter sites (estimated to be approx. 1,100 sites by end of project): 235 high profile towers and 516 low profilce cell sites | *751 transmitter sites (estimated to be approx. 1,100 sites by end of project): 235 high profile towers and 516 low profilce cell sites | ||
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*Approximately 95% land coverage (50 of 67 counties meet or exceed the 95% per county coverage requirement). Poorest coverage area is the northern tier and southwest. | *Approximately 95% land coverage (50 of 67 counties meet or exceed the 95% per county coverage requirement). Poorest coverage area is the northern tier and southwest. | ||
*$368 million cost to date | *$368 million cost to date | ||
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'''Conventional Channel Mode:''' | '''Conventional Channel Mode:''' | ||
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Portables and mobiles can be operated in a conventional mode that includes the nationwide 800MHz interop calling and repeater frequencies in both repeated and simplex mode. Also included are two statewide talkaround channels using 851.4375. The frequency is used in either an analog mode with a 156.7 PL or in a digital mode. PennDOT often uses the analog simplex channel for traffic control details. | Portables and mobiles can be operated in a conventional mode that includes the nationwide 800MHz interop calling and repeater frequencies in both repeated and simplex mode. Also included are two statewide talkaround channels using 851.4375. The frequency is used in either an analog mode with a 156.7 PL or in a digital mode. PennDOT often uses the analog simplex channel for traffic control details. | ||
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'''RR Admin Notes:''' | '''RR Admin Notes:''' | ||
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Currently there are no plans to create a detailed tower or talkgroup listing for this system. There is no way for the hobbyist to track or listen to this OpenSky based network. | Currently there are no plans to create a detailed tower or talkgroup listing for this system. There is no way for the hobbyist to track or listen to this OpenSky based network. | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 11 August 2009
The following state agencies are currently using the PA-STARNet OpenSky system either exclusively or in conjunction with legacy radio systems for voice and/or data traffic:
- Attorney General (OAG)
- Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR); Still primarily on VHF. Click for database page.
- Corrections (DOC); Still primarily on UHF/VHF. Click for database page.
- Environmental Protection (DEP); Some bureaus and offices still use the DCNR VHF network (see above).
- General Services (DGS) / Capitol Police
- Health (DOH)
- Homeland Security
- Inspector General
- Legislative House Security
- Legislative Senate Security
- Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) / PA National Guard (PNG)
- PEMA
- PennDOT
- Probation & Parole
- Public Utility Commission (PUC)
- State Police (PSP); Some areas of the state are still primarily VHF. Click here for database page.
- Turnpike Commission (PTC); Comms are still primarily on VHF. Click here for database page.
Non-state entities:
- Area Transportation Authority (regional transit provider in Cameron, Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, McKean, Potter Counties)
- FirstEnergy Corporation (used by field technicians of some subsidiary electric utilities in PA)
- Huntingdon Co. Sheriff's Office (used for dispatch and operations)
- Regional Counterterrorism Task Force Radio Caches (equipment distributed by PEMA for emergency response use)
System statistics as of January 2009:
- 751 transmitter sites (estimated to be approx. 1,100 sites by end of project): 235 high profile towers and 516 low profilce cell sites
- More than 17,500 registered radios in system
- Approximately 95% land coverage (50 of 67 counties meet or exceed the 95% per county coverage requirement). Poorest coverage area is the northern tier and southwest.
- $368 million cost to date
Conventional Channel Mode:
Portables and mobiles can be operated in a conventional mode that includes the nationwide 800MHz interop calling and repeater frequencies in both repeated and simplex mode. Also included are two statewide talkaround channels using 851.4375. The frequency is used in either an analog mode with a 156.7 PL or in a digital mode. PennDOT often uses the analog simplex channel for traffic control details.
RR Admin Notes:
Currently there are no plans to create a detailed tower or talkgroup listing for this system. There is no way for the hobbyist to track or listen to this OpenSky based network.