Chris Hayes
EF5
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.
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Sincerely, Jeff D.
Chasing frequencies
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Jesse Risley
Staff member
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
EF5
Thanks Jesse. I was thinking them were the frequencies 
John Erwin
EF5
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!
Cheers!
Jesse Risley
Staff member
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
EF5
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