[70cm] crossband freq suggestions

[Jonathan Thawley]

I always run pl tone on it anyway. I also have the option to use DCS, but my
handheld doesn't do DCS at the moment that'll be an upgrade for later :)

I'll probably just pick a couple of frequencies in that 445-447 range then
and program them in the radio, cause i want to be able to use something
where ever I'm at across the US. That way if anyone would ever complain I'll
just refer them to the ARRL band plan. :)

It's not often that I use the feature, but just want to be prepared in case
I would need it for anything.

Jonathan



On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 10:54 PM, Eric S. Hvozda <n3ymy at madxra.org> wrote:

> On Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:42:19 -0500  "Jonathan Thawley" wrote:
> >
> > Any one care to share their thoughts on what frequencies to us for cross
> > band repeat for the 70cm band? I was looking at the ARRL band plan and it
> > gives 445.00-447.00 as shared by auxiliary and control links, repeaters
> and
> > simplex...
> >
> > Ideas or suggestions?
>
> Take a look at what your local coordinating body publishes for
> their band plans.  Here in the TMARC area, frequencies that would
> seemingly be available by the ARRL band plans have been farmed for
> packet, etc.
>
> No matter what you end up using, treat it as a SNP (ie shared
> non-protected pair).  For example use CTCSS and be sure to chose
> a tone that's not "default" or in heavy use in the local area.
>
> (ie using 131.8 Hz in SE PA or 123.0 Hz in SW PA or central MD you
> might as well be using open carrier)
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