[Scan-DC] Rail road question.

[Doug K.]

My understanding is that the "antenna" for the 160.23 frequency (and 
probably others) is actually a trackside cable that runs the length of the 
right-of-way, hence the ease of reception around here.

160.23 is the frequency in use around here in Montgomery County (Rockville, 
Gaithersburg).  I think somebody mentioned this already but maybe this will 
clarify a little?

Happy training, all.

Doug


>From: b_thom at juno.com (Edited!)
>> > The MARC Brunswick Line and Frederick Branch trains use the CSX
> > frequencies.
> >
> > 160.44, 160.920.
>....
> > AAR 08 - 160.230 as the road channel to call signals.
>With my original scanner, a Montgomery Ward 856 four-channel crystal
>scanner made by Sharp, I had no problem hearing 160.230 from northern
>Virginia. My programmable handheld scanners are harder of hearing, but my
>recently acquired PRO-2006 can hear trains in Maryland from Alexandria.

_________________________________________________________________
Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with 
Live Search! 
http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmtagline