What radio frequency do emergency services use?
Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
| Frequency | License | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 155.91000 | WNDC546 | FMN |
| 155.70000 | KWE697 | FMN |
| 155.70000 | KYD957 | FMN |
| 155.70000 | WQY334 | FMN |
Can a ham radio listen to police frequencies?
Yes and no — many ham radios are “wide band receive” capable, meaning they can receive outside of the ham bands. These extra receive frequencies sometimes include police frequencies. In some states, it is illegal to listen on those frequencies, but an exception is made for amateur radio operators and some others.
Can you use a ham radio in an emergency?
Anyone, licensed or not, can use your radio equipment in an emergency to call for help on any frequency. You won’t have time to be looking at net directories in an emergency.
What is the police band frequency?
The 5.9 GHz band, known as the Dedicated Short Range Communications Service (DSRCS), is intended to promote automobile safety….Public Safety Spectrum.
| Frequency | MHz Available for Public Safety |
|---|---|
| 25-50 MHz (VHF Low Band) | 6.3 MHz |
| 150-174 MHz (VHF High Band) | 3.6 MHz [non-contiguous] |
| 220-222 (220 MHz band) | 0.1 MHz |
What frequencies can a technician ham use?
Technician Class Frequency Privileges in Ham Radio
| Band | Frequencies (In MHz) | Modes You Can Use |
|---|---|---|
| 80 meters | 3.525 – 3.600 | CW |
| 40 meters | 7.025 – 7.125 | CW |
| 15 meters | 21.025 – 21.200 | CW |
| 10 meters | 28.000 – 28.300 28.300 – 28.500 | CW, RTTY/data, 200 watts PEP maximum power CW, phone, 200 watts PEP maximum power |
What is the emergency HAM frequency?
The universally-accepted, global distress frequency for any emergency radio transmission is VHF Channel 16 (156.800 MHz).
Can you use a ham radio without a license in an emergency?
The only time you’re legally able to transmit without a license is during an emergency. However, you must only be transmitting if it’s a personal emergency situation (use these emergency frequencies). Even licensed hams aren’t supposed to just be talking willy-nilly during emergency situations.
What are the GMRS frequencies?
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed radio service that uses channels around 462 MHz and 467 MHz. The most common use of GMRS channels is for short-distance, two-way voice communications using hand-held radios, mobile radios and repeater systems.