[FedCom] FEMA

[Rankin, Robert L]

> Larry is correct in that FEMA has had no dedicated allocations in the 138 to
144 band for a while, but they still continue to use frequencies in that
band. 
 
I guess I've always assumed that the reason FEMA originally used the 138-144 segment (instead of, say 162-174) was because they were set up expressly to liase with the military.  No doubt this will continue to be the case.  So the question becomes:  What band will the military be using for primary comms?  If it continues to be 138-144, 148-150.8, then FEMA will no doubt be there too, in addition to it's stand-alone uhf system(s).  If the military opts for 380-400, then doubtless FEMA will have liason frequencies there too.  
 
Bob, w0nxn