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== Which Scanners Stop Working? ==
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This is a partial list of scanners that are expected to stop working on rebanded Motorola analog (3600 bps control channel) systems:
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'''Uniden Scanners'''
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* BC235XLT
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* BC245XLT
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* BC250D
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* BC780XLT
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* BC785D
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* BC895XLT
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'''RadioShack Scanners'''
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* PRO-2055
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* PRO-2051
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* PRO-2053
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* PRO-2052
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* PRO-2067
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* PRO-2066
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* PRO-2050
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* PRO-97
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* PRO-95
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* PRO-93
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* PRO-94
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* PRO-92
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* PRO-91
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* PRO-90
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Also, it is not yet determined whether the PRO-96 or PRO-2096 will operate after rebanding, but as of this writing they are expected to be able to be reprogrammed to do so.
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Revision as of 12:05, 6 February 2007

Rebanding (also called Reconfiguration) refers to changes to the 800 MHz band plan that is taking place nationwide. Detailed information about rebanding can be found at http://www.800ta.org, but this page gives a brief overview and basic FAQ's. Note that some concepts have been simplified for brevity...if you have the time, feel free to edit the below to include more complete details.

History

When the 800 MHz band was originally created. Two segments of the spectrum were set aside for Cellular Telephone. Public Safety was assigned a set of frequencies, and "SMR" and "ESMR" services were allowed on the remainder of frequencies. However, unlike in other bands where licensee types were allocated to contiguous blocks of frequencies, in the 800 MHz band, Public safety, SMR, and ESMR services were all mixed together. This has resulted over time in situations where relatively low-power public safety channels (typically 125 - 300 Watts) are adjacent to relatively high-power ESMR services (up to 3kW). When a 3kW channel is next to a 125 W channel in the same geographic area, it is almost impossible for the 125W channel to be free of interference.

In the late 1990's, the FCC realized that they had a problem. The number of interference complaints were rising, and the popularity of the ESMR services that were primarily blamed for the interference was also rising, with no end in sight. Something had to be done. The FCC solicited input from the various users groups to determine the best course of action. Over the course of many hearings, replies, counter-replies, and conferences, the FCC has issued a Report and Order directing the "rebanding" of the 800 MHz spectrum. The result of the rebanding will be a contiguous block of frequencies reserved for Public Safety and a separate contiguous block reserved for SMR/ESMR.

So, where does Nextel come into this?

Nextel, contrary to popular belief, is not a cellular telephone company. They operate an "Extended (or Enhanced) Specialized Mobile Radio" service (ESMR). It does look like a cell phone, and it operates like a cell phone...but it really isn't. It is a business radio with telephone interconnect, and does not operate in the "cellular telephone" part of the 800 MHz spectrum.

As the largest licensee of ESMR channels, they are also responsible for the largest number of interference complaints to public safety.

What does rebanding actually do?

(To keep it simpler, I'm only discussing the high-power output side of the systems. The input side will be similarly reorganized as shown in the graphic.)

Before rebanding, Public Safety and ESMR's both operate in the 851 - 861 MHz range. ESMR has exclusive use of the 861 - 866 MHz range, and Public Safety has exclusive use of the 866-869 MHz range.

After rebanding, Public Safety will have exclusive use of the 851 - 854 MHz range. ESMR's will have exclusive use of the 862 - 869 MHz range, and both public safety and low-power SMR's will share the 854 - 860 MHz spectrum.

This is shown graphically here: img_channel_lrg.gif

Continued in the next section...

Why won't my scanner work after rebanding?

Well, depending on what you listen to, it might work. If you listen to EDACS or LTR (or conventional), you will just need to reprogram the new frequencies and logical channel numbers. However, if you listen to Motorola analog systems (which still comprise the largest number of public safety systems), your scanner will have a problem.

As part of the original spectrum allocation, each "slot" that public safety could operate on was assigned a channel number. Channels 1-120 were each 25 kHz apart, and started at 851 MHz.

Now, after rebanding, this part of the spectrum will have channels that are only 12.5 kHz apart.

Scanners track Motorola systems by monitoring the control channel. When the scanner detects a TGID that the user has programmed in, it gets from the control channel the channel assignment for the communications, then jumps to that frequency. At no time does the control channel actually pass the frequency information...just the FCC Channel assignment.

So, today if the scanner is told to go to Channel 66, it calculates the frequency as (851 + 66 * 25 kHz) and jumps to 852.65 MHz. After rebanding, the scanner will perform this same calculation and jump to that same frequency. The problem is...since the channel spacing has changed (from 25 kHz to 12.5 kHz), the new Channel 66 is on 851.825 MHz.

Even if you enter in all of the frequencies for the system, the scanner still relies on the above calculation and will miss the comms.

How will my scanner work after rebanding?

Well, now we get real fuzzy. Since no system has, at the time I'm writing this, been rebanded, no one knows what Motorola will do to their control channel. They could:

1. Just change their channelization and make no other changes to the data.

2. Use the control channel format used for P25 systems.

3. Use a completely new control channel format specifically for rebanded systems.

4. Something else...??

In all cases, the Uniden Scanners that are expected to support rebanding will require a firmware update that the user will be able to apply themselves.

For Radio Shack Scanners, it looks like only the scanners that allow for extended tables (PRO-96 and PRO-2096) will operate, and then only if option 1 is used. If the change involves options 2-4, it looks like the only way the scanner will work is if RS sets up a board-exchange program to swap out the logic board with one that has the rebanded code installed.

It should be understood, though, that any of these options could require substantial analysis in order to determine the new format...not a 1 or 2 day job! The new format has to be derived, then tested thoroughly before public release. I would expect it to take up to 3 or 4 months from the time the first system goes live until any firmware updates become available. Perhaps longer if any bad surprises are encountered...

When will rebanding happen?

Depending on where you live, rebanding will happen some time within the next 3 1/2 years. The schedule is:

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Public Safety is what is referred to as "NPSPAC" in the above timeline. Note that the New Orleans area and other areas affected by Hurricane Katrina have been moved into Wave 3.

Rebanding Resources

Public Safety and 800MHz Reconfiguration:

Public Safety rebanding needs are unique with regards to the critical nature of Public Safety Communication. One of the most important pieces of the rebanding puzzle is how to manage the entire process while capturing information that needs to be auditable to support reimbursement. Some of the methods prescribed to answer this problem includes, creating Excel workbooks, Access databases, or paper forms. The problem with all these methods, aside from they require tremendous work on part of the incumbent, is they do not allow for Real Time monitoring of the rebanding process. However there is one company, http://www.mcmtechnology.com/, that has been in the communications industry since the early 90’s and has several different asset management software products. One product is specifically designed for communication service shops, managing service done on communication assets, tracking records like asset information, service information, billing information, and more. MCM Technology also claims to have a special addition of its software, specifically tailored to manage the rebanding process, generating all the auditable reports needed. This may be a resource many Public Safety Communication Officials find significant.


Answers to FAQ

The below answers are for the most common questions and misconceptions regarding rebanding.

1. This has nothing to do with 700 MHz.

2. This has nothing to do with cellular telephones.

3. No one knows anything for sure. Until a system is rebanded, anything you read that says "This is absolutely how it will be" is speculation (this article, included). However, you can check with the Transition Administrator's site to get the best educated guess of how your local systems may or may not be affected. First, get the callsign(s) for each of your local 800 Mhz trunk systems. Next, go to this site: http://www.800ta.org/content/800mhz/tools.asp - and select the Callsign Checker application. When you plug in each call sign, a chart will appear telling what rebanding steps, if any, are required. Some systems may require very few if any changes, and some may require more than others. If in doubt, check it out.

4. NEXTEL is paying for the costs of rebanding. However, they are only required to compensate licensees. Scanner users aren't typically licensees, so the cost of creating new firmware, replacing scanners, or reflashing scanners will be borne by the scanner manufacturers and hobbiests.

5. In exchange for paying the costs, NEXTEL is getting RF spectrum in the 1.8 GHz range.

Which Systems will be Rebanded?

At least the following systems are expected to be rebanded:

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Name City State
Alameda, County of (Public Safety) Oakland CA
Albany / Dougherty County (BC30) Albany GA
Alexandria Alexandria VA
Allen County Public Safety Fort Wayne IN
Arizona Public Service Corporation Various AZ
Arlington Arlington TX
Ascension Parish Public Safety Gonzales LA
Atlanta Public Safety Atlanta GA
Aurora Public Safety Aurora IL
Baltimore City Baltimore MD
Barberton Barberton OH
Baton Rouge Public Safety Baton Rouge LA
Baylor Medical Center Dallas Dallas TX
Beaumont / Jefferson County Beaumont TX
Belmont County St. Clairsville OH
Bethlehem Public Safety Bethlehem PA
Bexar County Water District San Antonio TX
Birmingham Public Safety Birmingham AL
Bluescope - Port Kembla Steelworks Port Kembla NSW
Boston City Services Boston MA
Brigham Young University / Provo Provo UT
Broward County Broward County FL
Bryan / Brazos County Bryan TX
Cabarrus County Concord NC
Caddo Parish Shreveport LA
Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Calcasieu Parish LA
Caldwell County Public Safety Lockhart TX
Calgary Digital Radio Calgary AB
Calhoun County/Talladega County Various AL
California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino CA
California Institution for Women (CIW) Chino CA
California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) Norco CA
California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) Lancaster CA
Calvert County Prince Frederick MD
Cambridge Cambridge MA
Canton/Stark County Canton OH
Capital Region Airport Commission Richmond VA
Carroll County Carroll County MD
Cass County Public Safety Logansport IN
Ceres, City of (Public Safety) Ceres CA
Charles County La Plata MD
Charleston City Public Safety Charleston SC
Charlotte County Charlotte County FL
Charlottesville / Albemarle County Charlottesville VA
Chatham County/Effingham County Various GA
Chattanooga/Hamilton County Public Safety Chattanooga TN
Chesapeake Chesapeake VA
Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications Chicago IL
City of Cheyenne Cheyenne WY
City of Jacksonville Jacksonville AR
City of Madison Public Safety *ASTRO* Madison MS
City of Red Deer Red Deer AB
City of Salem "A" Tower Salem OR
City of Salem "B" Tower Salem OR
Clark County Clark County NV
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency Vancouver WA
Clermont County Batavia OH
Cobb County Marietta GA
College Station College Station TX
Collin County Public Safety McKinney TX
Colorado Springs (Dept of Telecom) Colorado Springs CO
Connecticut State Police Statewide CT
Consolidated Government of Columbus Columbus GA
Cook County Government- 800 MHz Cook County IL
Coral Springs Public Safety Coral Springs FL
Covington / Newton County Covington GA
Cumberland County Public Safety Cumberland County NC
Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls OH
Dallas City Local Government Dallas TX
Dallas City Local Government Dallas TX
Dallas Public Safety Dallas GA
Davis, City of (Public Safety) Davis CA
Downriver Mutual Aid Public Safety Wayne County MI
Duke University Durham NC
East Texas Medical Center Various TX
Eastern Wayne County Mutual Aid Grosse Point Farms MI
Edmond, City of Edmond OK
Elgin, City of - Government Services Elgin IL
Elk Grove Unified School District Elk Grove CA
Emory University & Hospitals Various GA
Fairfax County Services Fairfax County VA
Fauquier County / Culpeper County Various VA
Fayette County Fayette County GA
Findlay Findlay OH
Fort Worth / Tarrant County City Services Fort Worth TX
Fort Worth / Tarrant County Public Safety Fort Worth TX
Franklin County Communications Authority (Public Safety) Columbus OH
Franklin Public Safety Franklin TN
Frederick County Frederick County MD
Gainesville / Alachua County Gainesville FL
Garland Public Safety Garland TX
Glynn County Brunswick GA
Goodlettsville Public Safety Goodlettsville TN
Grand Prairie Grand Prairie TX
Grandview City Grandview MO
Greensboro / Guilford County Public Safety Greensboro NC
Greenwich Greenwich CT
Grundy County Public Safety - 800 Mhz Grundy County IL
Gwinnett County Public Safety Lawrenceville GA
Hamilton Hamilton ON
Hamilton Police Service Hamilton ON
Hammond/East Chicago Interlocal Co-op Agency Hammond IN
Hancock County Public Safety (Mixed Mode) Waveland MS
Harford County Bel Air MD
Hialeah Public Safety Hialeah FL
Hinds County Public Safety Jackson MS
Howard County Ellicott City MD
Iberville Parish Law Enforcement Iberville Parish LA
Illinois Cooperative Association / ClearTalk - 800 MHz (Statewide) nearly Statewide IN
Illinois Department of Corrections (Stateville) Joliet IL
Indiana Department of Corrections - Plainfield Plainfield IN
Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T Statewide IN
Indianapolis/Marion County Public Safety (MECA System 1) Indianapolis IN
Jacksonville / Onslow County Jacksonville NC
Jefferson County Jefferson County OH
Jefferson Parish (APCO-25) Jefferson Parish LA
Johnson County Johnson County KS
Joliet Public Safety - 800 MHz Joliet IL
Joplin Public Safety - 800 MHz Joplin MO
K. U. Medical Center Kansas City KS
Kauai County Kilauea HI
Kernersville Kernersville NC
Kitsap County Local Government Bremerton WA
La Grange / Troup County La Grange GA
Lapeer County Public Safety Lapeer County MI
Lee County Lee County FL
Lee County Public Safety Lee County TX
Lewisville Public Safety Lewisville TX
Longview Longview TX
Loudoun County Ashburn VA
Louisiana State Police Mobile Site Statewide LA
Manassas / Manassas Park Manassas VA
Mansfield Public Safety Mansfield TX
Maricopa County Maricopa County AZ
Martin County Martin County FL
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Boston MA
Massachusetts State Police Statewide MA
Memphis/Shelby County Public Safety APCO (Project 25) Memphis TN
Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Atlanta GA
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) DCA and IAD Airports VA
Michigan State University E Lansing MI
Milwaukee County Milwaukee County WI
Mint Hill Public Safety Mint Hill NC
Mobile Mobile AL
Monroe County Monroe County FL
Montgomery County Various PA
Montgomery County Montgomery County MD
Montgomery County Dayton OH
Mooresville Mooresville NC
Motorola - NOLA Emergency New Orleans LA
Myrtle Beach Public Safety Myrtle Beach SC
Naperville Public Safety/City Services Naperville IL
Nashua Nashua NH
New Jersey Transit (North) Various NJ
New Orleans Port Authority New Orleans LA
Newberg Public Safety Newburg OR
Newport News Newport News VA
Nippon Mobile Radio Centers Council SMR (Type IIi) System Osaka JP
Norfolk County Sheriff Dedham MA
Northeast Tarrant County Bedford TX
Northwest Central Dispatch - NWCD (Digital) Arlington Heights IL
Old Bridge Township Old Bridge Township NJ
Orange, County of (CCCS - Public Safety) Orange County CA
Orlando / Orange County Orlando FL
Owasso, City of Owasso OK
Paducah/McCracken County Public Safety Paducah KY
Palm Beach County Palm Beach FL
Palmetto 800 (Formerly SCANA) Various SC
Parliament Hill Ottawa ON
Peel Region Peel ON
Philadelphia Philadelphia PA
Pinellas County Pinellas County FL
Pinellas County Pinellas County FL
Pineville Pineville NC
Pineville Pineville NC
Plano Public Safety Plano TX
Plano Public Safety Plano TX
Plano Public Safety Plano TX
Polk County Public Safety Polk County FL
Polk County Public Safety Polk County FL
Polk County Public Safety Polk County FL
Portland Portland ME
Portland Portland ME
Portland Portland ME
Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) Portland OR
Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) Portland OR
Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) Portland OR
Prince William County Prince William VA
Prince William County Prince William VA
Prince William County Prince William VA
Puerto Vallarta Public Safety Puerto Vallarta MX
Puerto Vallarta Public Safety Puerto Vallarta MX
QANTAS Information Technology Sydney NSW
QANTAS Information Technology Sydney NSW
Quincy Public Safety Quincy MA
Quincy Public Safety Quincy MA
Reading Reading PA
Reading Reading PA
Reading Reading PA
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Providence RI
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Providence RI
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Providence RI
Richmond / Henrico / Chesterfield / Colonial Heights Richmond VA
Richmond / Henrico / Chesterfield / Colonial Heights Richmond VA
Richmond / Henrico / Chesterfield / Colonial Heights Richmond VA
Rockdale County Conyers GA
Rockdale County Conyers GA
Rockdale County Conyers GA
Roseville, City of (Public Safety) Roseville CA
Roseville, City of (Public Safety) Roseville CA
Roseville, City of (Public Safety) Roseville CA
Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System (Public Safety) Various CA
Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System (Public Safety) Various CA
Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System (Public Safety) Various CA
Salt Lake City Public Safety (AC33) Salt Lake City UT
Salt Lake City Public Safety (AC33) Salt Lake City UT
Salt Lake County Public Safety Salt Lake City UT
Salt Lake County Public Safety Salt Lake City UT
Salt Lake County Public Safety Salt Lake City UT
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 01 Victorville CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 04 Morongo Basin CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 04 Morongo Basin CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 05 Needles CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 06/07 Valley Areas CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 06/07 Valley Areas CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 06/07 Valley Areas CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 08 San Bernardino Mtns. CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 08 San Bernardino Mtns. CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 08 San Bernardino Mtns. CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 09 Ontario CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 09 Ontario CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 09 Ontario CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 10 San Bernardino CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 10 San Bernardino CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 10 San Bernardino CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 12 Grand Terrace CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 12 Grand Terrace CA
San Bernardino, County of (Public Safety) 12 Grand Terrace CA
San Diego Unified Port District San Diego CA
San Diego Unified Port District San Diego CA
San Diego, County of (RCS - Public Safety) None CA
San Diego, County of (RCS - Public Safety) None CA
San Diego, County of (RCS - Public Safety) None CA
San Francisco, City & County of (Public Safety) San Francisco CA
San Francisco, City & County of (Public Safety) San Francisco CA
San Francisco, City & County of (Public Safety) San Francisco CA
Santa Clara, City of (Public Safety) Santa Clara CA
Santa Clara, City of (Public Safety) Santa Clara CA
Santa Clara, City of (Public Safety) Santa Clara CA
Sarasota County Public Safety Sarasota County FL
Sarasota County Public Safety Sarasota County FL
Sarasota County Public Safety Sarasota County FL
Saratoga County Ballston Spa NY
Saratoga County Ballston Spa NY
Saratoga County Ballston Spa NY
Scottsdale Public Safety Scottsdale AZ
Scottsdale Public Safety Scottsdale AZ
Scottsdale Public Safety Scottsdale AZ
Seattle-King County Public Safety Seattle WA
Seattle-King County Public Safety Seattle WA
Seattle-King County Public Safety Seattle WA
Secretaria de Proteccion y Vialidad Acapulco GR
Securité Public de Gatineau Gatineau QC
Sheboygan County Sheboygan WI
Sheboygan County Sheboygan WI
Sheboygan County Sheboygan WI
Shelby County Sidney OH
Shelby County Sidney OH
Shelby County Sidney OH
Shelby Public Safety Shelby NC
Shelby Public Safety Shelby NC
Shelby Public Safety Shelby NC
Shell Refinery Corio Geelong VIC
Shell Refinery Corio Geelong VIC
Signal Hill, City of (Police & Municipal Services) Signal Hill CA
Smyrna Public Safety Smyrna TN
Smyrna Public Safety Smyrna TN
Smyrna Public Safety Smyrna TN
Snohomish County Everett WA
Snohomish County Everett WA
Snohomish County Everett WA
Southeast Texas Area Radio Network (STARNET) Metro Houston area TX
Southeast Texas Area Radio Network (STARNET) Metro Houston area TX
Southeast Texas Area Radio Network (STARNET) Metro Houston area TX
Southwest Regional Communications Network (SWRCN) Brookpark OH
Southwest Regional Communications Network (SWRCN) Brookpark OH
Southwest Regional Communications Network (SWRCN) Brookpark OH
St Charles Parish Public Safety St Charles Parish LA
St Charles Parish Public Safety St Charles Parish LA
St Charles Parish Public Safety St Charles Parish LA
St John Parish Public Safety LaPlace LA
St John Parish Public Safety LaPlace LA
St John Parish Public Safety LaPlace LA
St Lucie County Public Safety Fort Pierce FL
St Lucie County Public Safety Fort Pierce FL
St Lucie County Public Safety Fort Pierce FL
St. Landry Parish Communications District Opelousas LA
St. Landry Parish Communications District Opelousas LA
St. Landry Parish Communications District Opelousas LA
St. Peters City Public Safety/Services St. Peters MO
St. Peters City Public Safety/Services St. Peters MO
St. Peters City Public Safety/Services St. Peters MO
Stadium Australia Sydney NSW
Stadium Australia Sydney NSW
Stafford Creek Correctional Facility Aberdeen WA
Stafford Creek Correctional Facility Aberdeen WA
Stafford Creek Correctional Facility Aberdeen WA
State of Delaware Public Safety Statewide DE
State of Delaware Public Safety Statewide DE
State of Delaware Public Safety Statewide DE
State of Georgia, Public Safety Atlanta GA
State of Georgia, Public Safety Atlanta GA
State of Georgia, Public Safety Atlanta GA
State of Louisiana Statewide LA
State of Louisiana Statewide LA
State of Louisiana Statewide LA
State of New Jersey Troop B North Various NJ
State of New Jersey Troop B North Various NJ
State of New Jersey Troop C Central Various NJ
State of New Jersey Troop C Central Various NJ
State of New Jersey Troop C Central Various NJ
State of North Carolina VIPER Various NC
State of North Carolina VIPER Various NC
State of North Carolina VIPER Various NC
State of Ohio MARCS - Multi-Agency Radio Communications Statewide OH
State of Ohio MARCS - Multi-Agency Radio Communications Statewide OH
State of Ohio MARCS - Multi-Agency Radio Communications Statewide OH
State of Oklahoma DPS / City of Tulsa Various OK
State of Oklahoma DPS / City of Tulsa Various OK
State of Oklahoma DPS / City of Tulsa Various OK
State of Oregon, Dept. of Corrections Salem OR
State of Oregon, Dept. of Corrections Salem OR
State of Oregon, Dept. of Corrections Salem OR
Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain GA
Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain GA
Suffolk County Suffolk County NY
Suffolk County Suffolk County NY
Suffolk County Suffolk County NY
Sulphur Public Safety Sulphur LA
Summit County Regional 800 Radio Various OH
Summit County Regional 800 Radio Various OH
Tacoma Public Safety Tacoma WA
Tacoma Public Safety Tacoma WA
Tacoma Public Safety Tacoma WA
Tennessee State Capitol Nashville TN
Tennessee State Capitol Nashville TN
Tennessee State Capitol Nashville TN
Thomasville Public Safety Thomasville NC
Thomasville Public Safety Thomasville NC
Thomasville Public Safety Thomasville NC
Tippecanoe County Government Services Lafayette IN
Tippecanoe County Public Safety Lafayette IN
Tippecanoe County Public Safety Lafayette IN
Tippecanoe County Public Safety Lafayette IN
TN Dept of Corrections (Turney) Only TN
TN Dept of Corrections (Turney) Only TN
TN Dept of Corrections (Turney) Only TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Henning) Henning TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Henning) Henning TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Henning) Henning TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Morgan County) Petros TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Morgan County) Petros TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Morgan County) Petros TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Pikeville) Pikeville TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Pikeville) Pikeville TN
TN Dept. of Corrections (Pikeville) Pikeville TN
Toronto Public Safety Toronto ON
Toronto Public Safety Toronto ON
Trenton Public Safety Trenton NJ
Trenton Public Safety Trenton NJ
Trenton Public Safety Trenton NJ
Turlock, City of (Public Safety) Turlock CA
Turlock, City of (Public Safety) Turlock CA
Turlock, City of (Public Safety) Turlock CA
Union City Union City NJ
Union City Union City NJ
Union City Union City NJ
University of California (Berkeley) Berkeley CA
University of California (Berkeley) Berkeley CA
University of California (Berkeley) Berkeley CA
University of California (Davis) Davis CA
University of California (Davis) Davis CA
University of California (Davis) Davis CA
University of California (Irvine) Irvine CA
University of California (Irvine) Irvine CA
University of California (Irvine) Irvine CA
University of California (Los Angeles) Los Angeles CA
University of California (Los Angeles) Los Angeles CA
University of California (Los Angeles) Los Angeles CA
University of California (Riverside) Riverside CA
University of California (Riverside) Riverside CA
University of California (Riverside) Riverside CA
University of California (San Diego) San Diego CA
University of California (San Diego) San Diego CA
University of California (San Diego) San Diego CA
University of California (Santa Barbara) Santa Barbara CA
University of California (Santa Barbara) Santa Barbara CA
University of California (Santa Barbara) Santa Barbara CA
University of California (Santa Cruz) Santa Cruz CA
University of California (Santa Cruz) Santa Cruz CA
University of California (Santa Cruz) Santa Cruz CA
University of Colorado (Denver) Denver CO
University of Colorado (Denver) Denver CO
University of Colorado (Denver) Denver CO
University of Georgia Athens Athens GA
University of Georgia Athens Athens GA
University of Georgia Athens Athens GA
University of Kansas / Lawrence / Douglas County Lawrence KS
University of Kansas / Lawrence / Douglas County Lawrence KS
University of Kansas / Lawrence / Douglas County Lawrence KS
University of Maryland (Baltimore) Baltimore MD
University of Maryland (Baltimore) Baltimore MD
University of Maryland (Baltimore) Baltimore MD
University of Maryland (College Park) College Park MD
University of Maryland (College Park) College Park MD
University of Maryland (College Park) College Park MD
Upper Maryland Eastern Shore Consortium Upper Shore MD
Upper Maryland Eastern Shore Consortium Upper Shore MD
Upper Maryland Eastern Shore Consortium Upper Shore MD
Utah Communications Agency Network (UCAN) Various UT
Utah Communications Agency Network (UCAN) Various UT
Utah Communications Agency Network (UCAN) Various UT
Vacaville, City of (Public Safety) Vacaville CA
Vacaville, City of (Public Safety) Vacaville CA
Vacaville, City of (Public Safety) Vacaville CA
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN
Walton County Monroe GA
Walton County Monroe GA
Walton County Monroe GA
Warren Warren OH
Warren Warren OH
Warren Warren OH
Warren County Lebanon OH
Warren County Lebanon OH
Warren County Public Safety Vicksburg MS
Washington County / Clackamas County Various OR
Washington County / Clackamas County Various OR
Washington County / Clackamas County Various OR
Washington County Public Safety Chatom AL
Washington County Public Safety Chatom AL
Washington County Public Safety Chatom AL
Waukesha County Waukesha WI
Waukesha County Waukesha WI
Waukesha County Waukesha WI
Wayne County (NEW) Detroit MI
West Hartford West Hartford CT
West Hartford West Hartford CT
Western Wayne County Mutual Aid Westland MI
Western Wayne County Mutual Aid Westland MI
Western Wayne County Mutual Aid Westland MI
Wethersfield Wethersfield CT
Wethersfield Wethersfield CT
Wheeling City Public Safety Wheeling WV
Wheeling City Public Safety Wheeling WV
Wheeling City Public Safety Wheeling WV
White Construction Charlotte NC
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Winston-Salem NC
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Winston-Salem NC
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Winston-Salem NC
York Region York ON

Which Scanners Stop Working?

This is a partial list of scanners that are expected to stop working on rebanded Motorola analog (3600 bps control channel) systems:

Uniden Scanners

  • BC235XLT
  • BC245XLT
  • BC250D
  • BC780XLT
  • BC785D
  • BC895XLT

RadioShack Scanners

  • PRO-2055
  • PRO-2051
  • PRO-2053
  • PRO-2052
  • PRO-2067
  • PRO-2066
  • PRO-2050
  • PRO-97
  • PRO-95
  • PRO-93
  • PRO-94
  • PRO-92
  • PRO-91
  • PRO-90

Also, it is not yet determined whether the PRO-96 or PRO-2096 will operate after rebanding, but as of this writing they are expected to be able to be reprogrammed to do so.


Latest Updates

August, 2006: Motorola has received several patents for trunked radio operation, at least two of which appear to target rebanding. [1]

August, 2006: Trenton NJ (WPGP231) and Bethlehem PA (WNWQ636) have both submitted applications to the FCC for rebanded frequencies. These appear to be the first such application submitted for Motorola systems that require new channel assignments. Rebanded systems for Public Safety will be shown as being in Radio Service "YE"

2/22/2006: Motorola completes Firmware ahead of schedule (firmware for Motorola controllers and subscriber units to implement rebanding coverage). Inside the 1Q2006 TA Report, Page 10: [2]

2/14/2006: UCAN gets TA Funding, officials anticipate a complete frequency relocation agreement will be signed by June 30, 2006. Article from [3].