[FedCom] 418.0750 FEMA (?)

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:36:57 -0800

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>Subject: [FedCom] 418.0750 FEMA (?)
>Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 14:56:11 -0500
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>The FEMA frequencies that I have programmed into my 780xlt have been silent
>(probably a good thing) until last evening. A weak signal was received on
>418.0750, which is FEMA's S&R Tac-2 frequency. Actually, I did not hear any
>voices and it wasn't the strongest signal, but it broke through the
>squelch. At first I thought I was receiving an encrypted signal, but it did
>not have the traditional sound associated with digital encryption. (More
>likely a transmission that was too far away or low RF power for the scanner
>to actually detect.)   My understanding, although possibly incorrect, is
>that their transmissions are in the clear. Coincidentally, the Vice
>President is scheduled to be in my city today. So, for those of you who
>have much more knowledge than I, why did 418.0750 suddenly come to life? Is
>it possible that the USSS advance team is using that frequency or is the
>VP's arrival here completely unrelated? Any thoughts? A second question
>would be has the USSS gone completely digital yet. Many folks have reported
>hearing some of their conversations prior to an "event." Except for
>418.0750 at least making some noise, I have heard nothing on any of the
>USSS frequencies. Thanks for your time and patience.
>
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  You'll find alot checking the itinerants. alot of agencies use them.
VHF
163.100
165.6625
168.350
164.8625
UHF
408.400
418.050
418.075
418.575

     In CA, surveillances have been heard on these before, and also 
encrypted comms.    Ruff

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