MVEC Frequencies

[KB0VWG]

Anyone know of what frequencies Magic Valley Electric Coop uses? I know there is a listing for AEP/CPL
I dont see anything listed for them.
Thanks
73's
Michael

 

[mass-man]

Michael...I did a FCC search for MVEC and only found permits for microwave transmitters! Their old 47 mhz system permit has expired, so can't be those. MANY years ago I was a dispatcher for them one summer...involved more knowing lines, sub-stations, loads, etc, than dispatching repair trucks, but was a blast for a summer job.

Back to the present...in the spirit of RR's beginning, you might start hunting for their radio use. There are several trunked systems in use down there with no TG info...they might be on there. Next time you see a repair truck, check the antenna and try to determine the freq, that would be a good start. Compile the info, double check it and then submit it to RR! I suspect starting with the Hidalgo Co. listings would be a good place to start, as the main office is in Mercedes. Post if you get interested in doing this and need help.

 

[al95]

I see some trucks here in my city. My electric company PUB will usally called them to have them repair MVEC lines there is also an office down here. I will try to see what kind of antenna their using

 

[KB0VWG]

Thanks

Thanks al95, I have been looking but with little success, I guess I could tell them I hove no power at and tehy would come out, lol not a good Idea. Its hurricane season again more than likely we might see more of mvec around if we get a hurricane again.
Michael
kb0vwg

 

[mass-man]

Yes, but it would be nice to have the INFO before a hurricane to get an idea of what is going on...