2044 Programmable 80-Channel |
Home Scanner |
Faxback Doc. # 38285 |
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Banks |
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You can store up to 90 frequencies into either a permanent memory location called a channel, or a temporary memory location called a monitor memory.
You can store up to 80 channels and up to 10 monitor memories. Your scanner also has eight frequency bands, each covering a specific range of frequencies you can search.
Channel-Storage Banks
To make it easier to identity and select the frequencies you want to listen to, the scanner's channels are divided into 10 channel-storage banks (1-10) of 8 channels each. You can use each channel-storage bank to group freq-
uencies, such as those used by the police department, fire department, ambulance services, and aircraft (see "Guide to the Action Bands" on
Faxback Doc. # 38288).
For example, there might be three or four police departments in your area, each using several different frequencies. Additionally, there might be other law enforcement agencies such as state police, county sheriffs, or SWAT teams that use their own frequencies.
You could program all law enforcement frequencies starting with Channel 1 (the first channel in Bank 1), then program the fire department, paramedic, and other public safety frequencies starting with Channel 17 (the first channel in Bank 3).
Monitor Memories
Monitor memories are temporary storage areas where you can store up to 10 frequencies during a band search or direct search while you decide whether to save them into channels. You can manually select and listen to monitor memories.
Frequency Bands
Your scanner has eight frequency bands, each covering a specific range of frequencies. You can search these bands for specific broadcasts by repeatedly pressing BAND until the scanner displays the band you want.
For example, you can search through all frequencies between 29.000 and 54.000 MHz for specific broadcasts by repeatedly pressing BAND until 29-54 appears on the display. The scanner then automatically searches the frequencies in that band.
This table shows the frequency band range displayed by the scanner and the typical usage, frequency coverage, and step rate for each.
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FREQUENCY |
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BAND RANGE |
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29-54 |
10-Meter Amateur Radio VHF |
29.000 |
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54.000 |
5.0 |
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Lo, 6-Meter Amateur Radio |
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108-136 |
Aircraft |
108.000 |
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136.9750 |
12.5 |
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Government |
137.000 |
to 144.0000 |
5.0 |
144-148 |
2-Meter Amateur Radio |
144.000 |
to 148.0000 |
5.0 |
148-174 |
VHF Hi |
148.000 |
to 174.0000 |
5.0 |
406-450 |
Government, 70-Centimeter |
406.000 |
to 450.0000 |
12.0 |
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Amateur Radio |
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450-470 |
UHF Lo |
450.000 |
to 470.0000 |
12.5 |
470-512 |
UHF "T" Band |
470.000 |
to 512.0000 |
12.5 |
NOTES: Your scanner searches at the preset frequency step rate (5 or 12.5 kHz) for each frequency. You cannot change the frequency step rate.
While searching through a frequency band, you might hear a frequency you want to store. You can store any frequency into a monitor memory.
When you store a frequency in a monitor memory, that frequency also remains in the frequency band.
You cannot change or delete any of the frequencies in the frequency bands.
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Privacy Policy |
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PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner |
Faxback Doc. # 38284 |
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(200-0416) |
Controls/Display |
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Understanding Your Scanner
NOTE: Some of the scanner's keys perform more than one function and are marked with more than one label. The steps in your owner's manual show only the label on the key appropriate to the action being performed.
A Look at the Front Panel
A quick glance at this section should help you understand each control's function.
VOLUME - Turns the scanner on or off and adjusts the volume.
SQUELCH - Adjusts the scanner's squelch. See "Turning On the Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch" on Faxback Doc.
# 38286.
\/ - /\ - Enters the direction the scanner will search.
HOLD - Holds/resumes a direct or band search.
MONITOR - Stores frequencies into and accesses the 10 monitor memories. See "Monitor Memories" on Faxback Doc.
# 38285.
LOCKOUT/S/S - Locks out selected channels during scanning, or skips
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a specified frequency during a band or direct search. |
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skip) |
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PROGRAM - |
Programs frequencies into channels. |
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BAND - |
Searches a band you select. See "Frequency Bands" on |
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Turns the scanner's data detection feature on or off. |
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DATA - |
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DELAY - |
Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel. |
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PRIORITY/H/S - |
Sets and turns on or off priority for a particular |
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SCAN - |
Scans through the channels. |
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MANUAL - |
Stops scanning to let you listen to a monitor memory |
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or directly enter a channel number. |
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NUMBER KEYS - |
Each key has a single-digit label and a range of |
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numbers. Use the digits on the keys to enter the |
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numbers for a channel or a frequency. Use the range |
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of numbers above the key (57-64, for example) to |
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select the channels in a channel-storage band. See |
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"Channel-Storage Banks" on Faxback Doc. # 38285. |
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CLEAR/. - |
Clears an incorrect entry, or enters the decimal point |
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when you enter a frequency. |
WX/E |
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Stores frequencies into channels, or scans the preset |
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weather frequencies. |
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A look at the Display
The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating mode. A good look at the display will help you understand your scanner.
MON |
Appears with |
a number |
(1-10) |
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the right |
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monitor |
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memory you are listening |
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BANK |
Appears |
with |
a number |
(1-10) |
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the right |
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show |
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channel- |
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storage |
banks are turned |
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scanning. See "Understanding |
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Banks and Bands" on Faxback |
Doc. # 38285. |
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[P]Appears when you tune to a priority channel.
CH |
Appears with a number (1-80) to the left to show which of the |
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scanner's 80 channels it is tuned to. |
MHz |
Appears with digits to the left to show which frequency your |
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scanner is currently tuned to. |
SCAN |
Appears when you scan channels. |
MAN |
Appears when you manually select a channel. |
PGM |
Appears when you program the scanner. |
Appears when you skip a channel or frequency, when you manually (lockout) select a channel or frequency that is locked out or skipped. Or when a frequency is stored in search skip memory during a direct
search or band search hold.
PRI |
Appears when the priority feature is turned on. |
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DLY |
Appears when scanning stops at a channel you have programmed for |
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a 2-second delay. |
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Appears when the data detection feature is turned on. |
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DATA |
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WX |
Appears when the scanner is searching the weather band. |
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(weather) |
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SRCH |
Appears during band or direct search, or while scanning the |
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weather band. Also blinks in hypersearch mode. |
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/\ - \/ |
Indicates the search direction during a search. |
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-b- |
Appears instead of the channel number during a band search. |
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-d- |
Appears instead of the channel number during a direct search. |
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-H- |
Appears during a band search hold. |
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-h- |
Appears during a direct search hold. |
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Privacy Policy |
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PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner |
Faxback Doc. # 38281 |
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(200-0416) |
Features |
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Your Radio |
Shack PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner lets you in |
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on all the action! This scanner gives |
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direct access |
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over 23,000 |
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exciting |
frequencies, |
including those used |
by police and |
fire departments, |
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ambulance |
and transportation |
services, |
aircraft communications, government |
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agencies, |
and amateur |
radio services. |
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80 channels to |
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scan and |
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The scanner's frequency bands let you search specific pre-set ranges of frequencies quickly and easily. The data detection feature lets you prevent the scanner from stopping on data signals, so you can quickly scan for interesting signals.
Your scanner has all these special features:
Hyperscan - lets you scan 50 channels per second.
Hypersearch - lets you set the scanner to search at up to 300 steps per second in frequency bands with 5 kHz steps, to help you quickly find interesting broadcasts.
Weather Band Key - scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep you informed about current weather conditions.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks - lets you store eight channels in each bank to
channels so calls are easier to identify.
Ten Monitor Memories - lets you temporarily save 10 frequencies located during a frequency search, so you can decide if you want to move them to permanent channel storage.
Ten Priority Channels - lets you set the scanner to check up to 10-channels every 2 seconds so you do not miss important calls.
Eight Frequency Bands - lets you quickly and easily search preset frequency ranges, so you can find new and unlisted broadcasts.
Band Search - lets you select and search a frequency band.
Direct Search - lets you select up to 20 frequencies for the scanner to skip during a search, so you can search more efficiently.
Search Skip - lets you select up to 20 frequencies for the scanner to skip during a search, so you can search more efficiently.
Data Detection - while scanning or searching, you can set the scanner to detect non-modulated data signals, such as preamble signals for pagers, to keep the scanner from stopping on these frequencies.
Two-Second Channel Scan/Search Delay - lets you set the scanner so it delays scanning or searching for 2 seconds before moving to another channel/ frequency, so you can hear more replies.
Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and sounds an error tone if you make an error.
Memory Backup - keeps channel frequencies stored in memory for 3 days or more during a power loss.
Lock-Out Function - keeps channels you select from being scanned, so you can skip over busy channels such as those with a continuous transmission.
Squelch Control - lets you adjust the scanner's sensitivity low enough to receive weak signals or high enough to eliminate receiver noise when not receiving a signal.
Backlit Display - makes it easy to view and change programming information at any time.
AUDIO Jack - lets you connect an amplified external speaker, or an earphone or headphones for private listening.
Supplied Telescoping Antenna - lets you receive strong local signals
External Antenna Terminal - lets you connect an external antenna (not supplied) to the scanner.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back, No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
recommend you record your scanner's serial number here. The number is scanner's back panel.
Serial Number: ___________________________________________________________
Your PRO-2044 Scanner can receive all of these bands:
29-54 MHz (10-Meter Amateur Radio, VHF Lo, 6-Meter Amateur Radio)
108-136.9750 MHz (Aircraft)
137-144 MHz (Government)
144-148 MHz (2-Meter Amateur Radio)
148-174 MHz (VHF Hi)
406-450 MHz (Government, 70-Centimeter Amateur Radio)
450-470 MHz (UHF Lo)
470-512 MHz (UHF "T" Band)
Your scanner can also receive these preprogrammed weather channel frequencies:
162.400 MHz
162.425 MHz
162.450 MHz
162.475 MHz
162.500 MHz
162.525 MHz
162.550 MHz
FCC Notice
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine if your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
Moving your scanner away from the receiver
Connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.
Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Privacy Policy |
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PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner |
Faxback Doc. # 38289 |
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(200-0416) |
Frequencies |
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Band Allocation
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the
services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete
listing, ref
er to the "Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services", available at your local Radio Shack store.
Abbreviations |
Services |
BIFC ................................... |
Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache |
BUS ............................................................. |
Business |
CAP ..................................................... |
Civil Air Patrol |
CB ......................................................... |
Citizens Band |
CCA ....................................................... |
Common Carrier |
CSB ................................................. |
Conventional Systems |
CTSB ........................................ |
Conventional/Trunked systems |
FIRE ..................................................... |
Fire Department |
HAM .................................................. |
Amateur (Ham) Radio |
GOVT .................................................. |
Federal Government |
GMR ................................................. |
General Mobile Radio |
GTR ...................................................... |
General Trunked |
IND .................................................. |
Industrial Services |
MAR |
(Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products) |
Military Amateur Radio |
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MARI .............................................. |
Maritime Limited Coast |
(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone, Shipboard Radio, Private Stations) |
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MARS ..................................... |
Military Affiliate Radio System |
MED ........................................... |
Emergency/Medical Services |
MIL ........................................................ |
U.S. Military |
MOV ........................................ |
Motion Picture/Video Industry |
NEW .................................................... |
New Mobile Narrow |
NEWS ................................... |
Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters) |
OIL ............................................... |
Oil/Petroleum Industry |
POL .................................................... |
Police Department |
PUB ...................................................... |
Public Services |
PSB |
(Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation) |
Public Safety |
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PTR ...................................................... |
Private Trunked |
ROAD .......................................... |
Road & Highway Maintenance |
RTV ..................................... |
Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup |
TAXI ....................................................... |
Taxi Services |
TELB .................................................... |
Mobile Telephone |
TELC |
(Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies) |
Cordless Phones |
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TELM ............................................... |
Telephone Maintenance |
TOW ........................................................... |
Tow Trucks |
TRAN ............................................. |
Transportation Services |
TSB |
(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Busses, Railroad, Other) |
Trunked Systems |
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TVn ................................................ |
FM-TV Audio Broadcast |
USXX ............................................... |
Government Classified |
UTIL ............................................. |
Power & Water Utilities |
WTHR ............................................................. |
Weather |
High Frequency (HF) - (3 MHz-30 MHz) |
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10-Meter Amateur Band (28.0-29.7 MHz) |
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29.000-29.700 ........................................................ |
Ham |
High Frequency (VHF) - (30 MHz-300 MHz) |
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Very Low Band (29.7-50 MHz - in 5 kHz steps) |
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29.700-29.790 ........................................................ |
IND |
29.900-30.550 .................................................. |
GOVT, MIL |
30.580-31.980 ................................................... |
IND, PUB |
32.000-32.990 .................................................. |
GOVT, MIL |
33.020-33.980 .............................................. |
BUS, IND, PUB |
34.010-34.990 .................................................. |
GOVT, MIL |
35.020-35.980 ........................................ |
BUS, PUB, IND, TELM |
36.000-36.230 .................................................. |
GOVT, MIL |
36.230-36.990 ............................... |
Oil Spill Cleanup, GOVT, MIL |
37.020-37.980 ................................................... |
PUB, IND |
38.000-39.000 .................................................. |
GOVT, MIL |
39.020-39.980 ........................................................ |
PUB |
40.000-42.000 ............................................ |
GOVT, MIL, MARI |
42.020-42.940 ........................................................ |
POL |
42.960-43.180 ........................................................ |
IND |
43.220-43.680 ............................................. |
TELM, IND, PUB |
43.700-44.600 ....................................................... |
TRAN |
44.620-46.580 ................................................... |
POL, PUB |
46.600-46.990 ................................................. |
GOVT, TELC |
47.020-47.400 ........................................................ |
PUB |
47.420 ................................................ |
American Red Cross |
47.440-49.580 ................................................... |
IND, PUB |
49.610-49.990 .................................................. |
MIL, TELC |
6-Meter amateur Band (50-54 MHz) |
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50.00-54.00 .......................................................... |
HAM |
Aircraft Band (108-136 MHz) |
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108.000-121.490 ...................................................... |
AIR |
121.500 .................................................... |
AIR Emergency |
121.510-136.000 ....................................................... |
AIR |
U.S. Government Band (137-144 MHz) |
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137.000-144.00 ................................................. |
GOVT, MIL |
2-Meter Amateur Band (144-148 MHz) |
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144.000-148.000 ...................................................... |
HAM |
VHF High Band (148-174 MHz) |
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148.050-150.345 ............................................ |
CAP, MAR, MIL |
150.775-150.790 ...................................................... |
MED |
150.815-150.980 ................................... |
TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup |
150.995-151.475 ................................................ |
ROAD, POL |
151.490-151.955 ................................................. |
IND, BUS |
151.985 ............................................................. |
TELM |
152.0075 ............................................................. |
MED |
152.030-152.240 ..................................................... |
TELB |
152.270-152.480 ........................................... |
IND, TAXI, BUS |
152.510-152.840 ..................................................... |
TELB |
152.870-153.020 ................................................. |
IND, MOV |
-153.725 ........................................... |
IND, OIL, UTIL |
-154.445 ................................................ |
PUB, FIRE |
154.490-154.570 ................................................. |
IND, BUS |
154.585 ................................................ |
Oil Spill Cleanup |
154.600-154.625 ...................................................... |
BUS |
154.655-156.240 ...................................... |
MED, ROAD, POL, PUB |
156.255-157.425 ................................................ |
OIL, MARI |
157.540 .............................................................. |
MED |
157.470-157.515 ...................................................... |
TOW |
157.530-157.725 ................................................ |
IND, TAXI |
157.740 .............................................................. |
BUS |
157.770-158.100 ..................................................... |
TELB |
158.130-158.460 ................................ |
BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL |
158.490-158.700 ..................................................... |
TELB |
158.730-159.465 ........................................... |
POL, PUB, ROAD |
159.480 .............................................................. |
OIL |
159.495-161.565 ..................................................... |
TRAN |
161.580-162.000 ........................................... |
OIL, MARI, RTV |
162.0125-162.35 .......................................... |
GOVT, MIL, USXX |
162.400-162.550 ..................................................... |
WTHR |
162.5625-162.6375 ........................................ |
GOVT, MIL, USXX |
162.6625 ............................................................. |
MED |
162.6875-163.225 ......................................... |
GOVT, MIL, USXX |
163.250 .............................................................. |
MED |
163.275-166.225 .......................................... |
GOVT, MIL, USXX |
166.250 .................................................. |
GOVT, RTV, FIRE |
166.275-169.400 ............................................... |
GOVT, BIFC |
169.445-169.505 ..................................... |
Wireless Mikes, GOVT |
169.55-169.9875 .......................................... |
GOVT, MIL, USXX |
170.000-170.150 .................................... |
BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE |
170.175-170.225 ..................................................... |
GOVT |
170.245-170.305 ........................................... |
Wireless Mikes |
170.350-170.400 ................................................ |
GOVT, MIL |
170.425-170.450 ..................................................... |
BIFC |
170.475 .............................................................. |
PUB |
170.4875-173.175 ............................... |
GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes |
173.225-173.5375 .................................... |
MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL |
173.5625-173.58.75 .............................. |
MIL, Medical/Crash Crews |
173.60-173.9875 ..................................................... |
GOVT |
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) - (300 MHz-3 GHz) |
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U.S. Government Band (406-450 MHz) |
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406.125-419.975 ............................................... |
GOVT, USXX |
70-Centimeter Amateur Band (420-450 MHz) |
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420.000-450.000 ...................................................... |
HAM |
Low Band (450-470 MHz) |
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450.050-450.925 ...................................................... |
RTV |
451.025-452.025 ..................................... |
IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL |
452.0375-453.00 ................................ |
IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS |
453.0125-454.000 ................................................ |
PUB, OIL |
454.025-454.975 ..................................................... |
TELB |
455.050-455.925 ...................................................... |
RTV |
457.525-457.600 ...................................................... |
BUS |
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