In Reply to: Re: 48.36 FM (?) posted by Rich Williamson on August 09, 2000 at 07:14:45:
: I haven't heard them use KOB595. Listen for KNAF968.
: : OPALCO? Who's this?
: Orcas Power and Light Co. Usually heard on 47.74
: : I've *rarely* heard any comms at this range.
: Well I suppose low-band is still good for something then.
: : Oh, one more thing, it was definitely a radio system. It had the older late 80s style squak/chirp after each transmission (police like). I don't think it was a repeater but I could be wrong...
: No repeater - definitely simplex. Their radios have some sort of transmitter ID like MDC1200, STAR, or something like that.
: : The signal was very strong here in the Bellevue area. Could this be used by any Seafair agencies?
: I seriously doubt it.
Low band stuff:
I recall listening to low band freqs years ago and hearing some "skip" from Georgia. Low band is also much more forgiving when it comes to topography obsticles. It "bends" a little easier with the curvature of the horizon compared to higher freqs. (but you probably already know that). It is still in use quite a bit with water districts, Red Cross, CEMNET, SINCGARS (National Guard), some fire departments, even some state police agencies. On Wednesday mornings at 09:00 AM I have heard the weekly CEMNET state network test on 45.200(for those local government agencies who want to participate).