Jul 8, 2025 · I've never really looked into low band VHF and was curious, so I set my SDS200 with a discone to scan 30-50 MHz for a few days. Mostly static as expected, but did get some bits of public …

Jul 27, 2025 · A low band GMRS service would theoretically start the same way. Used radio equipment and sparsely populated until a national group started pushing the merits and marketing the benefits …

Jul 28, 2025 · They can already use AM/FM/SSB CB radio and that is VHF Low. Why reinvent the wheel? I would imagine the thinking is that the 11m CB band is out of control and unusable, so an …

Jul 28, 2025 · The best Moto and GE commercial grade low band portables were poor performers at 5 watts RF power. It's a waste of time and money for a manufacturer to develop and sell a low band 2 …

Jan 1, 2026 · 2026 VHF Low Band Logs Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026!

Dec 16, 2025 · I have all the low-band frequencies programmed into my 15X, and I've recorded almost no traffic over 7 years of monitoring them. But as @k2hz mentioned, anything I hear is on the mobile …

Mar 15, 2021 · VHF low band in Arizona is nearing extinction level - small fire departments gave it up for VHF high or UHF, counties that used to have assigned frequencies have surrendered them, as well …

Jan 1, 2025 · Recent low band captures. Corrections and identifications greatly appreciated. QTH: Richmond,TX Bearcat BCT15 X scanner Sirio GPA 27-45 MHz ground plane antenna (25’ elevation) …

Aug 2, 2012 · What will become of 30 - 50 MHz? This band is used by highway patrols, taxi drivers, and some businesses. 49 MHz was once used by practically every cordless phone until they started to go …

Jul 27, 2025 · Wide band 20K0F3E FM emissions would make it easy to pick up some used equipment on eBay or the used radio marketplace. That's a start and it should serve the needs of anyone who …