[FedCom] Federal Agency Use Low Band VHF?

[Ben Russell]

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> Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 12:18:45 -0400
> From: "Ken" <rfinder1 at verizon.net>
> Subject: [FedCom] Federal Agency Use Low Band VHF?
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> I can't recall seeing any postings regarding federal agencies (non military) 
> use of low band VHF (30 to 60 mhz).
> Locally in my area, about 2 years ago I monitored the Fish & Wildlife 
> Service using 34.81 & 34.83 while they were doing some work at Westover ARB, 
> MA.  Other than that, not aware of any other use of VHF low band in my area.
> 
> Anyone else monitor VHF low band (non military) that has federal users on a 
> daily basis?
> 
> Ken
> Springfield MA Monitoring Area 
> 



The only federal govt. lowband I have ever heard here in SE PA was the USFWS
Heinz NWR bordering Philadelphia.  That was years ago.  They have since moved
to VHF-Hi.


Ben


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