TXDOT trunked system in Galveston

[nd5y]

Application appears to be for NXDN or TRBO trunked system. Don't know if it is on the air yet.
ULS Application - Public Safety Pool, Trunked - 0005588444 - TEXAS, STATE OF; TEXAS DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION

[grem467]

Legally it cannot go on air until the license is granted. Since this is a recent application, I would anticipate a couple of months before it is granted.

[nd5y]

Originally Posted by grem467

Legally it cannot go on air until the license is granted.

Yes it can. See 47CFR90.159 (b).

[grem467]

Well that's what I get for living on 7/800Mhz Part 90 for too long! Thanks for pointing that out, very interesting that you can go on air for testing and operation for up to 6 months on V/U (and part of 900) without an STA.

I wish that had applied to 7/800 when I was doing CoH licensing! That would have made my job easier!

[KevinC]

Looks like this is for the Bolivar ferry, time for a road trip for someone!.

[rbarker]

TXDOT GALVSTON ISLAND FERRY OFFICE
GALVESTON, TX GALVESTON County 29-19-15.0 N, 094-45-16.0 W

On a trip in June this year; the attendants were using Family Radios while loading and unloading cars. Ferry's talked on 151.025 and 151.055