Frequency Questions

[bwalton]

Does anyone know what frequencies are used around the port of Saint John ?
Port police, harbour Master, Digby ferry etc

This is a bit off topic for this section but how far do these signals propagate (is that the correct terminology?)
I know it has a lot to do with "line of sight" but in general, using Saint John as an example with there trunk system if your 20 miles out can you still get good reception ? 30 miles, 40 miles 50 miles etc I am wondering if I put up an outside antenna if I would have any chance of picking up the Fredericton trunk system (about 60 miles). Or even Dibgy NS about 55 miles but straight across the water (direct line of sight).

Thanks
Bill

 

[LowbandGuy]

If your not getting an answer from here try Home there are a few people on there from the Saint John area. If you get some answers there maybe you could post them back here?

 

[LowbandGuy]

If your not getting an answer from here try Home there are a few people on there from the Saint John area. If you get some answers there maybe you could post them back here?

The Home link is Scanmaritimes like I said there are a few people on there from Saint John who might be able to help.

 

[bwalton]

The Home link is Scanmaritimes like I said there are a few people on there from Saint John who might be able to help.

I registered and will post the message there when activated,

Thanks
Bill

 

[ve1sef]

Try these for starters.
Marine VHF
156.300 Ch.6
156.350 Ch.7
156.600 Ch.12
156.700 Ch.14
156.800 Ch.16 Calling/Distress
156.950 Ch.19 CCG operations
161.650 Ch.21B
161.900 Ch.26 R
161.950 Ch.27 R
161.775 Ch.83B

Bay Ferries, Dockside
0851.0125 CH.1
0851.2625 CH.2
0851.5125 CH.3

 

[davidmc36]

......if I put up an outside antenna if I would have any chance of picking up the Fredericton trunk system (about 60 miles). Or even Dibgy NS about 55 miles but straight across the water (direct line of sight).

Thanks
Bill

If you have it high enough to get a clear view across the Fundy I would expect to get some traffic from Digby if it is strong enough of a transmission in the first place. Fredricton trunk will be too far away with too many hills and such in your way.

 

[bwalton]

Try these for starters.
Marine VHF
156.300 Ch.6
156.350 Ch.7
156.600 Ch.12
156.700 Ch.14
156.800 Ch.16 Calling/Distress
156.950 Ch.19 CCG operations
161.650 Ch.21B
161.900 Ch.26 R
161.950 Ch.27 R
161.775 Ch.83B

Bay Ferries, Dockside
0851.0125 CH.1
0851.2625 CH.2
0851.5125 CH.3

Thanks very much , picked up a mayday on 156.800 today (someone's boat burned in the river this afternoon) and 156.600 is Fundy traffic

All the Best
Bill

 

[bwalton]

If you have it high enough to get a clear view across the Fundy I would expect to get some traffic from Digby if it is strong enough of a transmission in the first place. Fredricton trunk will be too far away with too many hills and such in your way.

Tells me what I expected, I figured Fredericton would be to far and to many hills between

Thanks
Bill