[FedCom] DHS

[Jeff Kenyon]

Here in Michigan the DHS is using our state's digital trunked system, and
the groups I have seen for DHS appear to be encrypted.  The FBI also uses
the system in addition to the VHF freqs as well.





On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Arthur-Bryan E. Phelps wrote:

> Recently, a colleague posted a question asking why there is no discussion of
> DHS frequencies.  This, to me, was one of the more interesting questions
> asked.  So, for whatever it is worth, I'll attempt a response.  I don't know
> if the DHS actually dispatches vehicles to a site using their own vehicles
> as would the FBI, USSS, etc,  So after scratching my head, I found some
> notes regarding this subject.  Apparently, there is/was speculation that
> 166.4625 would be/could be/would most likely be the nationwide common
> frequency for the DHS.  On a not so reliable web site, I did find 167.2375
> (PL 167.9) posted as DHS/FBI and 171.1750 (PL 167.9) listed as "DHS Radio
> Net".  I seriously doubt the accuracy of this information.  Otherwise, my
> colleague is correct, I cannot find any credible discussion or posting of
> DHS frequencies.
>
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