[FedCom] absolutely no federal government activity in my area of Western New York

[Jeff Kenyon]

Nothing at all.
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> On Feb 22, 2026, at 8:03 AM, ~Bill <ecps92 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Federal is not always the Major Metropolitan Cities, they do have/need coverage outside of those area.
> 
> You say you have spent time searching 162-174 and 406-420, what have you found, Recently
> Freq/Tone
> 
> 
> Having only driven thru the Rochester area on my way to Toronto, I do know there was plenty to hear along I90 from
> Civil Air Patrol, VA Hospital, Border Patrol, Customs, ICE/HSI, TSA, FPS, USM/CSO and DEA to name just a few
> 
> Also there used to be/could still be a MARS Repeater or Network
> 
> 
> Bill - N1KUG
> Boston, Mass
> Cruise Ship Frequencies
> http://scanmaritime.com/
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jkenyon7 at rochester.rr.com [mailto:jkenyon7 at rochester.rr.com]
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 5:54 PM
> To: ecps92 at earthlink.net; 'Discussion of Federal Government Communications'
> Subject: RE: [FedCom] absolutely no federal government activity in my area of Western New York
> 
> Hi  Bill, I Have both a BCD436 HP and an SDS100 and an Icom ICR30.  When I do search around for federal activity it is a range either from 162-174 and 406-420 MHz.  Albany is a hike from me, and so is New York City where I understand the federal bands are quite  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fedcom-bounces at mailman.qth.net <fedcom-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of ~Bill
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 5:39 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Federal Government Communications' <fedcom at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [FedCom] absolutely no federal government activity in my area of Western New York
> 
> Probably too far for Albany, but there is plenty to be found, with a little effort in the SEARCH Mode.
> 
> What are you using for a search Range(s) and Scanner ?
> 
> Bill - N1KUG
> Boston, Mass
> Cruise Ship Frequencies
> http://scanmaritime.com/
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fedcom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:fedcom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Marcie
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 5:30 PM
> To: Discussion of Federal Government Communications
> Subject: Re: [FedCom] absolutely no federal government activity in my area of Western New York
> 
> I get Albany N167 N301 here in Long Island quite a few times you should be able to get them there in Western NY? I would think? good luck...73,s Marcy
> 
>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM <jkenyon7 at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi guys, I have been reading the recent threads on and off here,  and
>> from time to time I'll search the federal government bands and other
>> then the weather channels, I haven't received a thing.  I am still in
>> Rochester, New York and the only people I know who are using
>> communications for security are the guards at the social security
>> office.  I know that they are digital and I would assume APCO 25
>> conventional but someone said they were encrypted.  I haven't even
>> heard any transmissions  with encryption.  Is there anyone in the
>> Rochester area that is receiving anything, and if so what are you receiving?
>> 
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