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I don't think it's the same power output as the old days but It is active.

Does resetting the MDT involve shutting it all the way off and turning back on? How long does the whole process take?

VHF has been added back

Looks like a movie truck. No NYPD plates or vehicle number on it

I try and shoot as much as I can when I'm down there. https://paulshea.zenfolio.com/

There has been a lot of apparatus movements since 2019. I hope an updated version comes out soon!

Ok, so basically no more Rescue 6?

Listening to the audio last night Rescue 1 got pulled away for another call. Rescue 11 came on the air and asked if they wanted them to respond. I'm guessing It's Rescue 1's back up rig that was manned for NYE. Can anyone confirm?

They actually did. I know some of the old frequencies have come back on line. Unfortunately VHF frequencies can be affected just as bad as UHF with tropospheric ducting.

When they switch zones they are transmitting and receiving on 800mhz frequencies. 800mhz doesn't typically have the same issues 400mhz has.

Yes, so those backup talkgroups are all patched to the regular UHF frequencies so even though those talkgroups are encrypted the get unencrypted with the patch. If there was no patch you would not hear them on the 800 talkgroups if that makes sense to you.

NEW YORK CITY IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING INTERFERENCE FROM TROPOSPHERIC DUCTING. ALL UNITS MUST SWITCH RADIOS TO 8 FIRE DISPATCH BACK UP ZONE AND CHANGE CHANNEL TO YOUR DESIGNATED BORO. DEPARTMENT CELL PHONES SHOULD BE USED AS A LAST RESORT TO CONTACT THE DISPATCHER, SIGNED ASSISTANT CHIEF...

I think I was able to send you a message the other day. Not sure if I did it right. Can you see if you have it on your end? If not can you send me a message? Thank you, Paul

Perfect. I'll reach out to you off line when I have a minute.

I just signed up for the premium NYC Fire Wire app. Looks like you can drill right down to get notifications of specific incidents and apparatus. Has anyone else tried it?

I'd have to say everything that's not front line get the gas station style numbers. 49 was running a spare and had them.

I was invited down to document the last tour of my good friend Nate DeMarse. Here is a small gallery. https://paulshea.zenfolio.com/p224829854 Enjoy! Paul

As of Sunday when I was there. SP09006

When atmospheric conditions were good we could get them up in Massachusetts. Actually most of the summer months.