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From: "res1q6fs"
[Over] the past few weeks, I have heard signals of a fairly strong
nature on 224.18 MHz.
I am wondering if anyone else has heard signals on the 220 band?
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Hi, Roger --
I have a friend who is the trustee of a repeater with an output of
224.000. When he chose this frequency in the 1970's, it was a clear
channel. Since the advent of computers in nearly everything, it is not
possible to use his repeater without engaging PL decode. Otherwise, every
gas station, store, and diesel truck you pass will send out a signal that
will break any squelch set at maximum. In fact, my Alinco (220) hand held
radio generates this interfering signal internally, producing a full-scale
reading on the S-Meter.
Thanks and 73,
<<<<< Bil Seymour -- WA6MOD >>>>
"Everyone Follows the Bass Player"
