Has anyone else noticed this?
The DOT maintenance workers in my area are using the IOWA Channel (151.475) as a short-distance truck-to-truck frequency.
When this channel debuted about 10-15 years ago, it was supposed to be for on-scene communications between agencies like law enforcement, ems, fire, DOT, and tow trucks.
I have yet to hear it used like that. Usually it's used to coordinate supper plans between troopers and deputies but it's been a while since I've even heard it used for that.
They do use it basically like another mutual aid channel around here, but a few weeks ago was the first time I heard the DOT use it.
It's not like it's an interagency thing -- all communications seem like routine comms between DOT maintenance units. Today they're doing some sort of one-lane road stuff, telling the unit on the other end when there are vehicles coming through.
Anybody else noticing this?
The DOT maintenance workers in my area are using the IOWA Channel (151.475) as a short-distance truck-to-truck frequency.
When this channel debuted about 10-15 years ago, it was supposed to be for on-scene communications between agencies like law enforcement, ems, fire, DOT, and tow trucks.
I have yet to hear it used like that. Usually it's used to coordinate supper plans between troopers and deputies but it's been a while since I've even heard it used for that.
They do use it basically like another mutual aid channel around here, but a few weeks ago was the first time I heard the DOT use it.
It's not like it's an interagency thing -- all communications seem like routine comms between DOT maintenance units. Today they're doing some sort of one-lane road stuff, telling the unit on the other end when there are vehicles coming through.
Anybody else noticing this?