New Firmware for SDS100 Released

Yesterday, Uniden released new firmware for the SDS100.

New DSD+ Fast Lane Released

DSD+ Fast Lane 2.113 was released in the past few days.

Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular

Here's what I've found so far for the Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular:

Spotsylvania trunked system talkgroups:
5016 Disaster Tac (Parks & Recreation organizers) (patched to RIOS 1)
5025 RIOS 1 (Parks & Recreation organizers) (patched to Disaster Tac)
7507 School Buses (shuttles)

Georgetown Finds

I spent some time in Georgetown recently. Here's an updated list of frequencies:

456.3625 [ d025] Georgetown Inn

452.4375 [         ] Washington Harbour - Security (DMR - Color Code 4, Slot 1, Group 1)
452.4375 [         ] Washington Harbour - Engineering (DMR - Color Code 4, Slot 2, Group 2)
464.3125 [         ] Washington Harbour - Housekeeping (DMR - Color Code 4, Slot 1, Group 3)
464.3125 [         ] Washington Harbour (DMR - Color Code 4, Slot 2, Group 4)
461.0875 [  67.0] Washington Harbour - Unknown restaurant (frequency counter hit at Nick's)
464.5500 [  67.0] Washington Harbour - Unknown restaurant ("upstairs")
467.9250 [  67.0] Washington Harbour - Fiola Mare?
152.8400 [103.5] Washington Harbour - Bar/Restaurant Security (obsolete?) (S)

467.8750 [192.8] Georgetown - Anthropologie
467.9000 [203.5] Georgetown - Apple
467.8500 [ d032] Georgetown - Banana Republic
467.9000 [ d145] Georgetown - DSW
468.8375 [ d155] Georgetown - H&M - Staff
469.7625 [ d155] Georgetown - H&M - Security
467.9250 [  88.5] Georgetown - J. Crew
467.8750 [  67.0] Georgetown - Kate Spade
467.9000 [ d265] Georgetown - LOFT
467.8500 [  88.5] Georgetown - Madewell
468.2625 [ d343] Georgetown - Nike
467.8500 [ d606] Georgetown - Polo Ralph Lauren
467.9250 [ d412] Georgetown - Sephora
467.8750 [100.0] Georgetown - T.J. Maxx
467.9250 [218.1] Georgetown - Urban Outfitters

Mount Vernon Using IDAS System

Mount Vernon recently switched to an IDAS system. The system is using several of the estate's licensed repeaters. The licenses have not been updated to indicate NXDN. Only two talkgroups have been identified, but the estate probably uses several more.

New Stafford County Talkgroup - 4763

Today, personnel doing some kind of utility work have been conversing on Stafford County talkgroup 4763. They've mentioned the Rowser Building and the CCC (probably the Courthouse Community Center).

New DC Trunked System Talkgroup - 2113

Yesterday, a new talkgroup (2113) was monitored on the DC trunked system. An "annex" was mentioned, but there was nothing else said to identify the talkgroup.

Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel FCC App

The Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel, located at 1221 22nd St. NW in DC, has an application pending before the FCC for a DMR repeater on 463.9375.

Weekend Events

• The Nats play Friday at 7:05, Saturday at 4:05, and Sunday at 8:08 at Nationals Park.
• The National Capital Barbecue Battle is Saturday from 11-9 and Sunday from 11-7 on Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd and 7th Sts. NW in DC.

Capitals Championship Parade/Rally Finds

Here's what was found at the Capitals Championship Parade/Rally on Tuesday:

DC Trunked System talkgroups:
166 Contracted first aid personnel?
706 Fire Operations (secondary)
707 Fire Operations (primary)
2117 Emergency Management Agency

123.0250 [ CSQ] Helicopters
166.7250 [127.3] Park Police (Ch. 1)
166.8500 [127.3] Park Police (Ch. 4)
451.8000 [  94.8] NBC Sports Network? (input 456.8000 [  97.4]) (R)
453.4250 [ d266] Red Cross (R)
461.1375 [ d152] CSC Event Staff (S)
466.1875 [ d365] Audio-Visual
469.5500 [ d125] Medical

Talkgroup 166 on the DC trunked system appeared to be used by people in the medical tents on the Mall. These were staffed by outside agencies, such as Montgomery County and George Washington University Hospital.

451.8000 carried the audio of the rally, as well as directions from audio-visual personnel. The NBC Sports Network televised the rally, so they may have used this frequency.

Recent DC Finds: L'Enfant Plaza and The Wharf

L'Enfant Plaza is confirmed using a third DMR repeater, probably in IP Site Connect mode or similar:

464.1875 [         ] Security (DMR - Color Code 7, Slot 2, Group 11)

The property also uses 463.9000 and 464.5250. 463.9000 and 464.1875 are licensed, but 464.5250 is on an expired license. The three frequencies provide coverage for several buildings and underground areas at L'Enfant Plaza. 464.5250 can be monitored in a much wider area than 463.9000 and 464.1875.

The Anthem music venue at The Wharf is using their two recently-licensed repeaters in analog mode. Here's the latest line-up:

451.3625 [ d073] Techs? (S)
452.1875 [ d071] "hold doors" "wristband" (S)
456.6125 [ d071] (S)
461.4375 [ d703] (R)
464.4375 [ d073] (R)

On Tuesday, when monitoring of The Anthem frequencies was done, there was a constant open carrier on 461.4375, which interfered with The Anthem and other users on the frequency.

Weekend Event

• U2 performs Sunday at 8:00 and Monday at 8:00 at Capital One Arena.

The Anthem Modifies License

The Anthem, a music venue in Southwest DC, recently modified its license to add DMR emissions designators to its five existing UHF simplex frequencies. It also added analog/DMR repeaters on 461.4375 and 464.4375.

Gallery Place/Chinatown Recent Finds

Here are recent finds in the Gallery Place/Chinatown area of DC:

464.3000 [ d703] Pod DC
457.7875 [         ] International Spy Museum? (DMR - Color Code 1, Group 1)
464.8250 [         ] AARP (DMR - Color Code 10, Slot 2, Group 102)
452.0625 [ d251] Hotel Monaco - Bellmen/Valet (S)
451.9500 [         ] 950 F Street (DMR)
464.0875 [         ] 1155 F Street (DMR - Color Code 5, Slot 1, Group 101)

The probable Spy Museum frequency may be for security. 451.9500 and 464.0875 may be linked using MOTOTRBO IP Site Connect or similar.

Weekend Events

• The Nats play Friday at 7:05, Saturday at 12:05, and Sunday at 4:05 at Nationals Park.

Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 Finds

Here's what was found before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals:

452.0500 [ 82.5] TV/Video
452.1250 [ 88.5]

These two simplex frequencies are covered under a Go Wireless license.

I was surprised to not find more activity. The Capital One Arena system was extremely busy, but it uses Enhanced Privacy. Even the usual CSC Event Staff simplex frequencies were not active; they may have moved to the arena's system.

Capital One Arena Expands Cap+ System

Capital One Arena is now using a Capacity Plus system with at least six frequencies, up from the previous three. This allows for twelve talk-paths. Unfortunately, all traffic continues to use Enhanced Privacy.

University of Maryland Special Events FCC App

The University of Maryland Office of Special Events has an application pending before the FCC for analog/DMR simplex on 151.5950, 151.8500, 151.9700, 153.0050, and 159.5550.

Carpathia Hosting FCC App

Carpathia Hosting, located in Sterling, has an application pending before the FCC for analog/DMR repeaters on 463.9875 and 462.5250.

Burgundy Farm Country Day School FCC App

Burgundy Farm Country Day School, located in Alexandria, has an application for analog/DMR simplex on 451.1875, 451.4125, 452.0375, 456.1875, and 456.4125.

Chaney Enterprises FCC App

Chaney Enterprises, a sand and gravel company located in Waldorf, has an application pending before the FCC for DMR simplex in a base/mobile configuration on 451.9875 and 461.5000.

Capitol Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church FCC App

Capitol Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 914 Massachusetts Ave. NE in DC, has an application pending before the FCC for DMR simplex on 467.5125, 452.1625, 452.0875, 452.0375, and 457.1625.

HarborChase of Prince William Commons FCC License

HarborChase of Prince William Commons was recently licensed for a DMR repeater on 461.7875.

Uniden Releases Firmware for SDS100 and Updated Sentinel

Uniden has updated the Sentinel programming software to support NXDN and the forthcoming SDS100 scanner. The company also released firmware for the SDS100, which can be applied in Sentinel.

Uniden Releases New Firmware for BCD436HP/BCD536HP

On Friday, Uniden released new firmware for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP.

Weekend Event

• The Caps play Saturday at 8:00 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Capital One Arena.