Radio Frequencies

[BadSquatch]

It's a Baofeng UV-5R
The 6 frequencies are:
140.125000
145.225000
150.325000
440.125000
445.225000
450.325000

I don't think any of those are going to help at Bash, or in general for that matter. I would replace all of them with the ones in the spreadsheet I just loaded (i.e. Simple Freq List). In the meantime, these are the ones that from above that SCB uses:

146.520	VHFCALL	Calling Frequency for VHF
146.535	SCB-GEN	So Cal Broncos General
146.405	SCB-1	So Cal Broncos Run 1
146.430	SCB-2	So Cal Broncos Run 2
146.460	SCB-3	So Cal Broncos Run 3
146.500	SCB-4	So Cal Broncos Run 4
151.625	WX-MAN	Weatherman (you can't transmit on this)
446.000	UHFCALL	Calling Frequency for UHF

I would get the loaded up instead of what you have, and then load the GMRS freqs from the spreadsheet. If you have CRiRP you can just import the spreadsheet and be done with it.

 

[Jeff Lemieux]

Thanks. I think I am slowly getting it. I got the frequency numbers but what are the other 2 columns called? One looks like it good go in the "name" column but I am not sure.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

Thanks. I think I am slowly getting it. I got the frequency numbers but what are the other 2 columns called? One looks like it good go in the "name" column but I am not sure.

Column 2 is what you should put in the "name" field which you can't really see unless you configure the radio to display that instead of the frequency number, Column 3 is just a description so you know what it means.

Goes back to my older comment, print the table and tape it to your sunvisor or keep it in the glove box

 

[BadSquatch]

Column 2 is what you should put in the "name" field which you can't really see unless you configure the radio to display that instead of the frequency number, Column 3 is just a description so you know what it means.

Goes back to my older comment, print the table and tape it to your sunvisor or keep it in the glove box

...and this is why I like CHIRP. I can program the freqs with names, and then run the radio in channel mode which displays the channel number and the name that I programmed for that freq. So, when someone says "switch to SCB-1" or "let's use GMRS channel 16" I just flip to that name. On my mobile I have it set up so it show the name above, and the freq. below. That comes in handy when someone wants to talk freq. numbers. But I also have my handy dandy printout just in case.

 

[Jeff Lemieux]

OK, at least some success. I see some of the frequencies on the radio. I will fine tune at the Bash. Thanks everyone!

 

[BadSquatch]

I’m heading over to the Moose right now to meet someone and program their radio in case someone else needs help.

 

[SquatchedBronco]

These are probably the only frequencies you really need load:

146.520	VHFCALL	Calling Frequency for VHF
146.535	SCB-GEN	So Cal Broncos General
146.405	SCB-1	So Cal Broncos Run 1
146.430	SCB-2	So Cal Broncos Run 2
146.460	SCB-3	So Cal Broncos Run 3
146.500	SCB-4	So Cal Broncos Run 4
151.625	WX-MAN	Weatherman (you can't transmit on this)
446.000	UHFCALL	Calling Frequency for UHF

I add the "calling" frequencies in there because those are the frequencies folks scan for chatter, and if you were in a bind its pretty darn likely you can raise somebody on them. The way they're supposed to work is you make a contact, coordinate/pick a new frequency, and get off the calling frequency.

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you for clearly listing the common frequencies being used in the SCB group. This should help this weekend!

 

[BadSquatch]

OK, I'm gonna revive this discussion, and make it generic, not not BBBB specific. I have led some runs, organized some runs, and participated in some runs with different groups I have come to some conclusions when it comes to radios:

1. While 2-meter HAM seems to be the best technical choice, a LOT of clubs are running GMRS so having a radio that can do both seems to be the way to go.
2. Note that I'm NOT advocating that anyone transmit on a HAM freq. without a HAM license. If you want to be legal, get a Technician HAM license, it's not that hard. Otherwise there's no rule against listenting ...
3. GMRS is the new CB radio, and there's a LOT more traffic. Part of that is because it shares frequencies with FRS (radio you can buy at Walmart) so there's a TON of people with those. FRS radios are very low power, so they don't interfere too much, but there are a lot of them.
4. Trying to find a channel that's quiet is difficult and even if it's quiet now, it might not remain that way throughout the run.
5. Trying to change the channel in the middle of a run is a PITA.
6. Therefore I recommend the use of Privacy Codes (that's the generic name, some radio manufacturers call them other things like Private Line, Interference Eliminator Codes, or just plain 'ol DCS or CTCSS).
7. Note that the different radio manufacturers have different ways to set these codes. I've pulled together a spreadsheet that shows that they are on different radios. Note that the spreadsheet is not comprehensive, so if your radio isn't on there, let me know and I can help you find the info for your brand of radio.
8. Since a lot of radios are different, I highly recommend that the run organizer publish the freq. and what Pricacy Code will be used for that run ahead of the run so that people can come prepared.
9. Another note, Privacy Code are set per channel.

As I mentioned above, I have a spreadsheet that show what's what on different radios for both DCS and CTCSS (the two different implementations of privacy codes) that I will upload here.