Reply With QuoteThat will depend on what model rig you bought. The frequency you listed is more than likely narrow band and on 12.5 k step. You can read more on that here, http://transition.fcc.gov/pshs/docs/...rowbanding.pdf
Newbie Question - 4 digit frequencies?
Just passed my exam and bought my first radio, loving this new hobby, but I'm truly a newbie. I did have a question that I couldn't find the answer to and I hope this isn't too "simple" to post here :-)
I wanted to monitor some of the local public safety frequencies, like the local fire department. I looked up their FCC license info and they are licensed to 451.0375. Until now, I have only seen three digits (after the decimal) for a radio frequency, and can't figure out how to tune this in? The closest I can get on my rig is 451.040. Can someone give me a quick explanation of these 4 digit frequencies and how I might be able to listen to them? Thanks in advance!
That will depend on what model rig you bought. The frequency you listed is more than likely narrow band and on 12.5 k step. You can read more on that here, http://transition.fcc.gov/pshs/docs/...rowbanding.pdf
You'll barely notice anything if you're reasonably close to the signal (for a few kHz).
The old system used 50 or 25kHz channel spacing, but now they need more channels they use 12.5kHz steps.
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