[FedCom] 418.300

[fedcom@mailman.qth.net]

Here in the Boston area the following are in use the Postal Service

F1 - 414.7500/407.7750            PL tones for all channels 82.5
F2 - 414.7500
F3 - 415.0500/407.7250
F4 - 415.0500
F5 - 413.6000/408.0500
F6 - 413.6000
SF 1 - 418.3000/416.7750
SF 2 - 418.3000

Radio Control Links
169.0000
169.3750
169.6500
171.1250

Channels 1-6 used by the Postal Inspectors, 1/2 in the Boston area, 3/4 in 
outlying areas (Worcester, New Hampshire, Rhode Island)
Channels 1/2 May also be called the Red Channel
Channels 3/4 May also be called the Blue Channel
Never heard anything but tones and or data bursts on 5/6`
SF 1/2 Used by the Postal Security Force, Security at the main Postal 
Facility in South Boston. I've often seen Postal Police following Postal 
Service Tractor Trailers moving down the highway, presumably moving between 
different distribution centers.
I don't belive that I've ever heard any encryption on any frequencys. 
Channels 1/2 & 3/4 are quite active in this area. "Boston Control" appears to 
be the main base, callsigns are typically a name followed by 2 digits such as 
Henry, Ida, Edward, Frank, Robert, Sam, followed by a number from 1-99. I've 
had no luck trying to decifer thease callsigns. Many other VHF channels in 
the 162-173 and UHF 418, ranges are in use by various postal facility's and 
vehicle operations departments throughout the region.

Happy Scanning
Kenny


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