[TrunkCom] RE: Union Pacific Trunking

[Matthew C. Payne]

Actually sounds quite feasible to me.  We have several railroads around
Indianapolis that use repeaters.  Most railroad repeaters that I am aware
of use AAR channels for both input and output.  Since most railroads have
to share the same channels, and there are only a finite number available,
I would think that implementing trunking of some sort would be an
attractive option.

One of the railroads nearby also has a license for several 900mhz
channels.  I've never heard these active, though.  If I am not mistaken,
the license seemed to indicate it was for a trunked system.  I assume it
is either extremely low profile, or reserved for future use.

I also heard plans several years ago of a national railroad trunked radio
service, but have heard nothing lately.  It might make listening to trains
more interesting, though!

Matt



Chuck Boyle kb5rvv said:
> I'm curious as to where you got this information. Those frequencies are
> part of the nationwide AAR allotment. I've never heard of any repeater
> use on these frequencies and can't think of where the inputs would be.
>
> Just in case I'm wrong I'll do a search for info tomorrow. I have better
> resources at work than home.
>
> Chuck Boyle KB5RVV
>