[Milsurplus] 2m AM Frequencies

[w8au at sssnet.com]

At 08:07 AM 1/4/2008, Rob Flory wrote:
>I'm trying to figure out what frequency to crystal up my TDQ(and 
>someday RCK) on.  If I recall correctly, 144.4 is AM calling 
>frequency, but 144.39 is APRS.  Since APRS(automatic position 
>reporting system) seems to run fairly continuously, having it within 
>the broad passband would not be fun.  I'm thinking maybe lower in 
>the band, realizing that during openings it would be rough.  144.300?

You're right about the APRS packet junk creeping in off to the side 
of RX passband.
The general consensus is 144.45 for MOST of the country. There are 
some variations
here and there....

Perry  w8au