Unauthorized Federal/Military Frequencies Usage Nationwide Re:[FedCom] Fishermen/shrimpers using 142.925 - Kens reply

[Bill]

In Boston we use to have boot-leggers using 158.9750 [ICOM Secret Marine 
Channel], hmm our Intercity Mutual Aid Police frequency was 158.9700 Mhz.
Also, some folks were using the old NCIS Repeater , at night.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken" <rfinder1 at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of Federal Government Communications" 
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 9:48 PM
Subject: Unauthorized Federal/Military Frequencies Usage Nationwide 
Re:[FedCom] Fishermen/shrimpers using 142.925 - Kens reply


> Rod and the group.. My intention is NOT to upset anyone!!!
>
> It's interesting that Al had this frequency in his scanner.  Perhaps as a 
> potential air/air tactical AM mode that he started to pickup some 
> interference so changed to NFM mode and made the scoop.   Remember Al's 
> original post didn't address WHY he was scanning that frequency!!!
>
> Maybe this is a VERY GOOD frequency for hobbyists close to the sea coast 
> to monitor for potential "intrigue" for its' unauthorized/unofficial use 
> by "fisherman"???
>
> Also what is going to be the military/federal response to this 
> "unauthorized" use?  IF the frequency is NOT being used locally, and 
> there's no interference to the local bases' LMR nets (or air/air, 
> air/ground tacticals), do officials really care to allocate manpower to 
> track the source of this signal?  How about nationwide ---  Potentially 
> are there other frequencies especially below & above the amateur radio 
> bands (140-144/148-150.8 mh) that may be used randomly by 'others'?   (and 
> I'm going to leave the definition of "others" to your imagination, but 
> also suggest you do some web research, that may lead you to down the path
>
> I think part of this "intrigue" (and I mean FUN!!!) involves hobbyists 
> just searching the military & federal frequency bands looking for the 
> potential unauthorized use.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "rod jones" <rj_721 at yahoo.com>
> To: "Discussion of Federal Government Communications" 
> <fedcom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [FedCom] Fishermen/shrimpers using 142.925 - Kens reply
> ..snip..snip..
>
>> He just don't get it, does he. Either that or he loves to JUST P*** 
>> PEOPLE OFF.
>>
>> Just thought I'd pass my comments to you, and I do support your message 
>> to him.
>>
>> Rod
>> Atlanta
>
>
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