How can I listen to the railroad radio?
The best way to listen to all railroad communication in your area is with an analog scanner. A railroad scanner is like an AM/FM radio in that it can receive radio signals, but not transmit them. However, a railroad scanner is special because it can pick up unique radio signals that an average AM/FM cannot.
What radio do trains use?
Most railroads use a set of 97 frequencies between 160 and 162 MHz. Most operations are in “Conventional/Analog” mode, that means they do not usually use trunking, digital or other complicated modes.
What frequency does CSX use?
CSX Radio Frequencies | ||
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160.320 | 21 | AAR channel 14 |
161.430 / 160.350 | 33 / 34 | AAR channels 88 / 16 |
160.890 / 161.415 | 35 / 36 | AAR channels 52 / 87 |
160.875 | 37 | AAR channel 51 |
What CB channel does Union Pacific use?
A common channel for Union Pacific is channel 020, and may be herad on the radio to goto Channel 20. Railroads on the radio still use the old channel number as opposed to the new numbers, where appropriate (ie “20” vs saying “020”).
What CB radio station do truckers use?
Truck drivers traditionally use channel 40 for driver to driver conversations but recently UHF channel 35, which is shared with the emergency frequency in the Wagin zone, has become the frequency of choice for truckie banter.
What is AAR radio?
AAR stands for: Association of American Railroads. This is an organization comprised of American and Canadian railroads. The band plan they use for radio communications consists of 96 VHF frequencies or ‘channels’. Each channel is spaced by 15 kilohertz. Most railroads have radios that will cover all of these channels.
What are marine frequencies?
It uses FM channels in the very high frequency (VHF) radio band in the frequency range between 156 and 174 MHz, inclusive, designated by the International Telecommunication Union as the VHF maritime mobile band.
What are kdr444 frequencies?
2182 kHz.
Should CB be on AM or FM?
CB mostly uses AM and amateur radio uses many different modes with FM being the most widely used mode above 30 MHz.
Can you listen to police on CB radio?
The Scanner feature operates alongside the CB radio features, there is no switching back and forth between modes; just press a button and you’re listening to Police, Fire department, etc. , while standard CB channels are active.
What radio frequency do airplanes use?
Spectrum Engineering & Policy – Radio Frequency Bands Supporting Aviation
Frequency | Band Name |
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118 – 137 MHz | VHF Air / Ground Communications |
138 – 150.8 & 162 – 174 MHz | Fixed, Mobil |
225 – 328.6 & 335.4 – 400 MHz | UHF Air / Ground Communications (U.S. Military) |
328.6 – 335.4 MHz | ILS Glide Slope |
Is Marine radio AM or FM?
How is a railroad scanner like an AM radio?
A railroad scanner is like an AM/FM radio in that it can receive radio signals, but not transmit them. However, a railroad scanner is special because it can pick up unique radio signals that an average AM/FM cannot.
Can a digital rail scanner pick up analog?
That means that all digital scanners can also pick up analog, but you’re a smart cookie, you knew that. Railroad scanners are like an AM/FM radio in that they have a certain number of preset “channels” you can program. We recommend buying a railroad scanner with at least 200 channels available for programming, which every rail scanner we offer has:
How long does it take for a train to pass through a scanner?
Most railroads use these frequencies. Since EOT devices transmit at two watts, the transmission will travel about 3 to 5 miles. Thus, by setting your scanner to scan these EOT frequencies, you get a warning whenever a train approaches.
Can a railfan scanner be used for trunking?
Trunking: Most railroad radio operations the railfan will monitor do not involve trunking, at least for now. Unless you plan on using the radio for monitoring other operations that use trunking then you can use scanners that do not have trunking capabilities.