ERROR: Earth.exe has crashed@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days agoDo you think law enforcement should use encryption on their radios (for security purposes)? Or should they not be allowed to encrypt their communications (for transparency purposes)? Why?message-squaremessage-square30linkfedilinkarrow-up167arrow-down12
arrow-up165arrow-down1message-squareDo you think law enforcement should use encryption on their radios (for security purposes)? Or should they not be allowed to encrypt their communications (for transparency purposes)? Why?ERROR: Earth.exe has crashed@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days agomessage-square30linkfedilink
minus-squarecynar@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 days agoThere’s definitely a difference between rural and urban requirements. Analogue goes further, and can tolerate more interference. Open channels allow others to jump on quickly. E.g. a hunter/hiker listening in, can jump in with critical information on a search and rescue. Lower density means less people to mess with channels, and generally better radio etiquette. Open radios are cheaper, and already have the required infrastructure. Basically, it’s not worth the cost/effort to upgrade. It also provides some extra benefits.
There’s definitely a difference between rural and urban requirements.
Analogue goes further, and can tolerate more interference.
Open channels allow others to jump on quickly. E.g. a hunter/hiker listening in, can jump in with critical information on a search and rescue.
Lower density means less people to mess with channels, and generally better radio etiquette.
Open radios are cheaper, and already have the required infrastructure.
Basically, it’s not worth the cost/effort to upgrade. It also provides some extra benefits.