Band allocation – Radio Shack PRO-2052 User Manual
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Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following fre-
quencies:
VHF Band
UHF Band
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their
associated base stations and relay repeater units.
BAND ALLOCATION
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the typi-
cal services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are
subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing,
refer to the “Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,” avail-
able at your local RadioShack store.
Activities
Frequencies (MHz)
2-Meter Amateur Band
144.000–148.000
Government, Police, and Fire
153.785–155.980
Emergency Services
158.730–159.460
Railroad
160.000–161.900
Activities
Frequencies (MHz)
70-Centimeter Amateur Band FM
Repeaters
440.000–450.000
Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies
450.000–470.000
Base Stations
451.025–454.950
Mobile Units
456.025–459.950
Repeater Units
460.025–464.975
Control Stations
465.025–469.975
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