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[[Image:Unitrunker.gif|thumb|Unitrunker Screenshot monitoring an EDACS system]]
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UniTrunker supports control channel monitoring for Motorola Type I and II, Project 25 9600 bps, EDACS (both 4800 and 9600 bps), and MPT1327 systems.
  
Unitrunker supports control channel monitoring for Motorola Type I and II, Project 25 9600 bps, EDACS (both 4800 and 9600 bps), and MPT1327 systems.
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[[Image:Unitrunker.gif|normal|Unitrunker Screenshot monitoring an EDACS system]]
  
A public beta of Unitrunker was just released.  It can be downloaded here:
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A public beta of UniTrunker has been released.  It can be downloaded here:
  
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/downloads/decoders/UniTrunker_0_1_0_17.msi UniTrunker_0_1_0_17.msi] (Right Click and Choose Save As)
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/downloads/decoders/UniTrunker_0_1_0_17.msi UniTrunker_0_1_0_17.msi] (Right Click and Choose Save As)
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
 
==Frequently Asked Questions==
  
Q: Do I need a radio with discriminator tap?
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Q: ''Do I need a radio with discriminator tap?''
  
 
A: Yes
 
A: Yes
  
Q: Do I need a slicer?
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Q: ''Do I need a slicer?''
  
 
A: No.
 
A: No.
  
Q: Do I need a computer that runs DOS?
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Q: ''Do I need a computer that runs DOS?''
  
 
A: No. This program does not run on DOS.
 
A: No. This program does not run on DOS.
  
Q: Will this work on Windows? Is so, what version?
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Q: ''Will this work on Windows? If so, what version?''
  
A: Yes - Windows 95, 98, ME, 2K, XP, and 2004.
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A: Yes - Windows 95, 98, ME, 2K, and XP.
  
Q: What types of trunked radio systems can I monitor?
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Q: ''What types of trunked radio systems can I monitor?''
  
 
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?
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Q: ''How can I use this to listen to calls on a trunked radio system?''
  
 
A: You can't - this isn't supported (yet). You would need a second radio that accepts computer control to tune to voice calls as they occur.
 
A: You can't - this isn't supported (yet). You would 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]]?
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Q: ''Does the program permit downloading talkgroup information from the'' [[RadioReference.com Web Service]]?
  
 
A: Yes - but only for Motorola and APCO P25 systems. 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 - but only for Motorola and APCO P25 systems. 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.

Revision as of 20:43, 6 September 2005

UniTrunker supports control channel monitoring for Motorola Type I and II, Project 25 9600 bps, EDACS (both 4800 and 9600 bps), and MPT1327 systems.

Unitrunker Screenshot monitoring an EDACS system

A public beta of UniTrunker has been released. It can be downloaded here:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a radio with discriminator tap?

A: Yes

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, 98, ME, 2K, and XP.

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: You can't - this isn't supported (yet). You would 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 - but only for Motorola and APCO P25 systems. You must be a paid member with a valid user id for this feature.