Chasing frequencies

[Chris Hayes]

Just wanted to make sure the frequencies we operate on are 146.52, and 146.55 right? Thanks. Hope to see you all out there today. Be safe.

 

[Jesse Risley]

Just wanted to make sure the frequencies we operate on are 146.52, and 146.55 right? Thanks. Hope to see you all out there today. Be safe.

Yes, most chasers are usually on 146.55, but some do monitor 146.52 too. You'll often hear groups operating on random "off" frequencies as well (i.e. 144.900).

 

[Chris Hayes]

Thanks Jesse. I was thinking them were the frequencies

 

[John Erwin]

146.52 is the national "calling frequency" to initiate contacts; extended conversations should not occur there. Also I would caution about using "Random" frequencies since there's a generally agreed upon band plan to be used so that interference doesn't occur with repeaters, digital stuff etc. The ARRL site will provide more info on that.

Cheers!

 

[Jesse Risley]

146.52 is the national "calling frequency" to initiate contacts; extended conversations should not occur there. Also I would caution about using "Random" frequencies since there's a generally agreed upon band plan to be used so that interference doesn't occur with repeaters, digital stuff etc. The ARRL site will provide more info on that.

Cheers!

Here is a link (PDF file) that contains information on the VHF band plans: http://www.yankeecruisah.com/w1cgs/art/vhfband.pdf

You can scroll down to the second page to get the two-meter band layout.

Enjoy!

 

[John Erwin]

Here is a link (PDF file) that contains information on the VHF band plans: http://www.yankeecruisah.com/w1cgs/art/vhfband.pdf

You can scroll down to the second page to get the two-meter band layout.

That's a good chart! Nicely formatted for printing too...