20-424 Owner’s Manual
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High Range
148.00–174.00
UHF Band
Military Aircraft
380.00–384.00
U.S. Government
406.00–420.00
70-Centimeter Amateur
420.00–450.00
Low Range
450.00–470.00
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band
470.00–512.00
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies:
VHF Band
Activities
Frequencies (MHz)
2-Meter Amateur Band
144.000–148.000
Government, Police, and Fire
153.785–155.980
Emergency Services
158.730–159.460
Railroad
160.000–161.900
UHF Band
Activities
Frequencies (MHz)
70-Centimeter Amateur Band
420.000–450.000
FM Repeaters
Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies
450.000–470.000
Base Stations
451.025–454.950
Mobile Units
456.025–459.950
Repeater Units
460.025–464.975
Control Stations
465.025–469.975
Note:
Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their associated base
stations and relay repeater units.
BAND ALLOCATION
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the typical services that
use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are subject to change, and might
vary from area to area. For a more complete listing, refer to the Police Call Radio Guide including
Fire and Emergency Services, available at your local RadioShack store.
