[Scan-DC] 173.375 Amtrak PD

[Ben Russell]

Bill,

Amtrak IS licensed for use of the 173.375 frequency.

WNSX613  
Bases in Chicago, Ill; Pawtuckett, RI; Lancaster, PA; Harrison, NJ; New Orleans, LA
Other Area of Operation: Other:AMTRAK RAIL SYSTEM FM BOSTON MA TO NEW
HAVEN CT FM NEW YORK CITY NY TO WASHINGTON DC FM HARRISBURG TO
PHILADELPHIA PA US

I've been told this is an "on-board" frequency for Amtrak PD to use when working on the trains.


WPQD924
Bases in New York, NY; Hudson, NJ; Rahway, NJ
Mobiles in NYC

WPRW348    - nationwide mobile use

WPWB988    - Seattle, WA base & mobile

WZC611      - Rensselaer, NY base & mobile

Ben





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Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 17:59:32 -0500
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173.3500 is a Utility channel and used in Massachusetts
173.3750 is a Press channel and was used unlicensed by Amtrak Police.