robertinnj
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looking for update freq for towing services/taxis/private ems/secuirty companies/ in passaic,bergen,essex,morris, etc counties....
any suggestions??
any suggestions??
NJ Tow Trucls / PRIVATE EMS / ETC
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Regarding frequencies for these services, you're going to have to do some band searching and then compare what you hear with the FCC database. Start with the database right on this site to start you off. There are SOME businesses listed on this site and most EMS services can be found right in the database section of this site as well. Regarding Tow Truck Companies for local roads, you need to search 150.5 - 151 MHz. Also, 461 - 462 you may find some local towing frequencies. They are pretty much scattered all over the place and I can't help you out much unless you're looking for a specific company. The same is true for taxi services......they can be found from 29 MHz up through the 900 MHz band. Many aren't even licensed and just use frequencies illegally as well. If you're looking for a certain company though, I may be able to help you out better. Many security companies and security guards use 463 - 465 MHz range, but not limited to that. I hope this helps guide you on a good place to start. Search all the bands your scanner is capable of receiving, take good notes, and compare with what you find on here and the FCC database. You're not going to find everything you want overnight, it takes years to come up with an accurate list of ALL the frequencies used in your particular area and a lot of patience. Feel free to share your findings with us on here and we'll help you fill in the missing pieces.
SCANdal
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Robert in New Jersey,
What N2ZGE suggests above is valid, but he forget one other method availabe to those seeking out active frequencies - Signal Stalkers (or CloseCall, for those readers with Bearcats). Assuming your scanner is equipped with that capability, first try to verify that your target company is using two-way radios to begin with (see below); look for antennas on vehicles or portable radios hanging from hips. If your're using Signal Stalker (Radio Shack scanners), try to get a look at the antenna being used to narrow down the frequency band you're 'searching' through.
Do not be disappointed to find that any one (if not many) of the specific companies you are looking to monitor are not using regular two-way systems at all. In my hometown alone the local taxi service, many of the wreckers, and the security contractor for two nearby shopping centers all use a common carrier (AT&T Wireless or Verizon) or NexTels to communicate with their units. The security contractor in question was tricky, too. They purchased used police cars for their fleet and left the VHF-high band antennas that were mounted on them in place - leaving me for a while with the mistaken impression that they were using two-way radios. A closer inspection of a car only found an AM/FM radio in the dashboard. Interestingly enough that particular company made extensive use of a nearby UHF business band repeater in the past - before they switched to cell phones. Lastly, I've found that with information security being a cause for concern these days, taxis and tows are using cellular telephones (or similar services) more and more to talk to dispatch - especially when passing the credit card numbers of customers who opt to pay for the services provided them that way.
SCANdal
What N2ZGE suggests above is valid, but he forget one other method availabe to those seeking out active frequencies - Signal Stalkers (or CloseCall, for those readers with Bearcats). Assuming your scanner is equipped with that capability, first try to verify that your target company is using two-way radios to begin with (see below); look for antennas on vehicles or portable radios hanging from hips. If your're using Signal Stalker (Radio Shack scanners), try to get a look at the antenna being used to narrow down the frequency band you're 'searching' through.
Do not be disappointed to find that any one (if not many) of the specific companies you are looking to monitor are not using regular two-way systems at all. In my hometown alone the local taxi service, many of the wreckers, and the security contractor for two nearby shopping centers all use a common carrier (AT&T Wireless or Verizon) or NexTels to communicate with their units. The security contractor in question was tricky, too. They purchased used police cars for their fleet and left the VHF-high band antennas that were mounted on them in place - leaving me for a while with the mistaken impression that they were using two-way radios. A closer inspection of a car only found an AM/FM radio in the dashboard. Interestingly enough that particular company made extensive use of a nearby UHF business band repeater in the past - before they switched to cell phones. Lastly, I've found that with information security being a cause for concern these days, taxis and tows are using cellular telephones (or similar services) more and more to talk to dispatch - especially when passing the credit card numbers of customers who opt to pay for the services provided them that way.
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