Italy Radio System

[i_galbreath]

I might be taking a trip to Italy this summer. I was wondering if anyone has any info on the types of radio systems they use there.

Thanks,

Ian

 

[sflmonitor]

I was in Rome last year and noticed that the police at the airport had what appeared to be VHF low-band radios. I think that the fire department is also VHF lo. Not sure about other police agencies. Unfortunately, I did not take my scanner on that trip.

 

[i_galbreath]

Ok thank you for the info. I checked in the database and it had the fire frequencies in the 70's or so.

 

[martufello]

I confirm that Fire dep are in low VHF (73-74Mhz) as well as National Police (76-79 Mhz) .
The other National Police Force "Carabinieri" is UHF (425) while Local Police can be in high VHF (156-174) or UHF (460-470). A TETRA National Interforce network is under deployment and active in really few areas

 

[martufello]

just forgot to mention that in Italy is allowed to listen only amateur bands ....

 

[i_galbreath]

Thank you for the information.
Is there a way to find out the indivdual channel frequencies?

Thanks,

Ian

 

[martufello]

Due to the fact that is proibithed listen the emergency services, isn't easy find freq info.
As far as I know ther is only one good forum but is only in italian and you need to register also to read the post. If you are interested I can post the link.

But if you already know the places that you will visit, maybe I can help ...

 

[i_galbreath]

I link would be great.

Thanks,

Ian

 

[martufello]

Ok Ian,

this the link of the forum: .: RadioFrequenze :. Forum sul Radio Ascolto HF/VHF/UHF :: :: Indice

For your info this is the complete list of Firefighters channel : Pianeta Radio Radioascolto

Have a nice trip !

 

[i_galbreath]

Thank you very much.

Ian

 

[zerg901]

Schema Comunicazioni

Here is a diagram for a fire radio system in one area of Italy - they show UHF and VHF repeaters

 

[zerg901]

Google Translate

If that link works - there are photos, map, and info about the Trentino Fire Radio Shop

(I was just doing a little research on Italy when I found this thread).