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April 17, 2004 8:49 PM

This isn't a true update more than a request.  Recently I had several people send  an email to me suggesting that I could possibly get more information from websites that have 'updated' frequencies and talkgroups.  Unfortunately, these websites are simply copy, paste and edit versions of ScannerHome (information content).  I would simply ask that if you are going to use the information found on ScannerHome on your own website,  that you please give due credit to ScannerHome and provide a link to ScannerHome.

Ray Todd, Jr.
KG4LOI

January 10, 2004 5:21 PM
 
The table below represents talkgroups that I have observed from the Knox County Emergency Communications District radio system.  The table provide the talkgroup, a user if I have some idea and the number of hits the talkgroup received  received during this period of monitoring.

If you can help me absolutely confirm the user's of these talkgroups, please go to the feedback page and let me know.

I would also like to thank the following person's who have sent me emails with information since my last update.  I don't keep this information up to date from 100% of my own research, I do have lot's of people contributing their information so that we all will know. 

Buddy
Duane
Frank
Gary
Jim
Lance
Rick & Brenda

Thanks to everyone who contributes, your time and effort is appreciated...

One piece of useful information I received was that the frequencies listed on the Utilities page for Hallsdale-Powell Utilities are no longer correct.  Apparently, this utility is now using a Motorola Trunking system.  However, more specific information is not now known in regards to frequencies and/or talkgroups.

Also updated is the Oak Ridge trunking page.  I received a short list of talkgroups for that system.  As always, if you can provide additional information on this system, please go to the Feedback page and let me know.

In regards to the Talkgroups for the Knox County Emergency Communications District, the following talkgroups are believed to be associated with the indicated user.

1376  Animal Control (City or County unknown)
4144  Thompson Boling Maintenance/Operations
4208  Maintenance (organization unknown)
5264  Animal Control (City or County unknown)

Ray Todd, Jr.
KG4LOI



December 1, 2003 8:29 PM

Updated the Trunking page.  I have identified several 'new' systems but haven't been able to obtain talkgroup information as of yet.  I say these are 'new' simply because I didn't know they existed.  However, I have no idea of how old they really are (with the exception of the Knox County School system which is still fairly new).

I was also able to update the Civil Air Patrol frequencies thanks to an email I received from Eugene.

Below is a list of talkgroups that are unidentified that I recorded for the period indicated.  If you can provide some additional info about these talkgroups, please go to the feedback page and let me know.  The trunked system I was following is the Knox County Emergency Communications system.

Ray Todd, Jr.
KG4LOI



November 2, 2003 8:37 PM

Over the next several day's and weeks, you will see some changes to Scanner Home.  Since August, I have finally put a temporary antenna up and am now monitoring the airways.  Additionally, I upgraded to Fontpage 2002, which was a real pain to convert the website over to.  It was more difficult than expected. 

Also, I will be updating the format of several of the webpage's in order in order to update the information contained.

In regards to the fleet map for the Knoxville trunking system, I have been doing a lot of research in regards to the make-up of fleet maps.  What I have found out is that in general, Type II systems don't need a fleet map defined like a Type I or Type IIi system.  If the radio you are using requires one, use S0 as the size code for all of the blocks.

Ray Todd, Jr.
KG4LOI



August 12, 2003 3:46 PM

I received an email a couple days ago that was full of information that is useful to ALL of us.  The email contained a complete lists of the new talkgroups for the Knox County Emergency District which of course changed from a Motorola Type IIi system to a Motorola Type II system.  I, on behalf of all of my readers, would like to thank you for contributing this information (Note:  I realize I didn't put this person's name as I usually do, it wasn't an oversight).

This new information can be found on the trunking page.

One question that has been asked of me is if the fleet map has changed.  Well, I would have to assume that it has, however, I cannot verify this information since as I said on August 6th, I don't have the capability to scan right now as my radio room is still 'unassembled'.  If anyone has any information to share in regards to the fleet map settings, please let me know and I will pass it on.

Ray Todd, Jr.
KG4LOI



August 6, 2003 7:35 PM

Well, it has been a while.  I must apologize for the long delay in updating the website, however, things started piling up and was never able to get caught up. Within a month of having surgery on 3/24/03, I was readmitted into the hospital due to complications.  After that was straightened out and I started regaining strength, we found a house that we liked and started the process of purchasing our first house  That process took about a month and then getting the house ready to move into took a lot of time.

I will have to admit that I am still behind in information.  All of the information I am providing tonight are from the loyal readers of this website. My radio room is still not set up (antenna's, etc) and as a result, I haven't been scanning the airwaves trying to verify or identify various talkgroups, etc.

I have updated the trunking page with the newest information that I have.  Thanks Gary for the information.

Ray Todd, Jr.
KG4LOI

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