Lifestar was given a channel to talk to Charlotte Hungerford security of VHF ch 129. What is the actual freq? I can't seem to find it.
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doctordialtone
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I believe that's a programmed preset in the chopper's radio.
I don't know the frequency though.
Great N1GTL so what is the chance we can have those frequencies listed in the CT database?
BTW The ULS search does not tell me which of the 8 frequencies allocated is the bird's ch 129, the essence of my question.
BTW The ULS search does not tell me which of the 8 frequencies allocated is the bird's ch 129, the essence of my question.
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It can be added to the database when someone CONFIRMS it is what is in use, has the PL/DPL and submits it through normal channels. We don't just dump frequencies from the FCC site without members confirming. You can always listen to those channels for a period of time and, when you know what is what, submit them.
It is the position of that channel in the aircraft's Wulfsberg radio. The band used to be "System 1", "System 2", and "System 3" now it is simply called Lowband, UHF, VHF.
The codeplug info is private so unlikely it would be made public.
chris
The codeplug info is private so unlikely it would be made public.
chris
I recently had a conversation with a Lifestar Dispatcher. I was told that Lifestar is urging everyone to use National Interoperability channels for communications with the helicopter.
VTAC, UTAC & 8TAC channels. He mentioned the NIFOG (National Interoperability Field Operations Guide) document.
Specifically VTAC14 (159.4725), UTAC43D (453.8625) & 8TAC94D (853.0125).
Here is a link that he sent me.
hartfordhospital.org
NIFOG link
VTAC, UTAC & 8TAC channels. He mentioned the NIFOG (National Interoperability Field Operations Guide) document.
Specifically VTAC14 (159.4725), UTAC43D (453.8625) & 8TAC94D (853.0125).
Here is a link that he sent me.
Frequency Channels | Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Learn more about Frequency Channels at hartfordhospital.org
NIFOG link
ecps92
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Here is the latest NIFOG Ver 1.6.1
I recently had a conversation with a Lifestar Dispatcher. I was told that Lifestar is urging everyone to use National Interoperability channels for communications with the helicopter.
VTAC, UTAC & 8TAC channels. He mentioned the NIFOG (National Interoperability Field Operations Guide) document.
Specifically VTAC14 (159.4725), UTAC43D (453.8625) & 8TAC94D (853.0125).
Here is a link that he sent me.
Frequency Channels | Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Learn more about Frequency Channels at hartfordhospital.org
NIFOG link
There is also an app for your phone for the NIFOG.
With all the various digital formats, changing to trunking and the increase of programming the Interop frequencies into more radios, it makes sense to use common analog, simplex channels for setting up landing zones.
chris
With all the various digital formats, changing to trunking and the increase of programming the Interop frequencies into more radios, it makes sense to use common analog, simplex channels for setting up landing zones.
chris
ecps92
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But we are in CT, here change comes slow and with great pain.
chris
chris
snowscout
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What's the frequency for L&M in New London? I think I'm missing something here. Is Life Star going to the interoperability system called out by another poster above?
doctordialtone
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brndnstffrd
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The freqs in Doc's post are Lifestar's dispatch frequencies. The frequencies mentioned in post #7 would be scene channels for coordination to talk with ground units on their approach and departure. Lifestar still has access to many different department's freqs, but with a number of departments moving to the state system or their own trunking systems system, it is a lot easier to have predetermined inter-op freqs to switch to, and it makes sense to use channels that are nationwide standards. For years they have used the Intercity channels for this instead of punching in frequencies when they dont have them in the radio, however the Intercity channels are CT specific channels. It makes sense to use them here since most departments have the Intercity channels in their radios, but it never hurts to have an additional fallback option.
I am not connected to this project so it is just speculation, but I expect this will be a gradual changeover, and not an all-encompassing one. I suspect much will continue the way it currently is, and this will be a way to cut back on the button pushing and allow the crews to focus on more important things on their missions, not to mention help out with the constant programming changes and paper trails required to talk to so many different organizations in multiple different states on a daily basis.
I am not connected to this project so it is just speculation, but I expect this will be a gradual changeover, and not an all-encompassing one. I suspect much will continue the way it currently is, and this will be a way to cut back on the button pushing and allow the crews to focus on more important things on their missions, not to mention help out with the constant programming changes and paper trails required to talk to so many different organizations in multiple different states on a daily basis.
VHF 129 would likely be hospital security. 153.455 D134
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