Before all of you start throwing out those rigs. According to Chief NAVMARCORPS MARS Broadcast 45-01 only radios that are used to check in on FEMA NECN frequencies are to meet the requirements of NTIA. Hope this helps. Jimmy Floyd NQ4U / NNN0RKO ARES EC Coffee County Tn. http://personal.bna.bellsouth.net/bna/n/q/nq4u/home.html