No railroad frequencies

[TSWest]

I’m trying to monitor NS in Virginia. I downloaded broadcastify on my phone. I created an account. I can hear ems, etc. but nothing else. I cannot find anything in search menus. Are the railroads behind a paywall? I just don’t know what I’m doing.

 

[trentbob]

In the Philadelphia and Trenton area you have Amtrak Northeast corridor Road channels. Also some Freight and yard frequencies.

 

[fxdscon]

I’m trying to monitor NS in Virginia. I downloaded broadcastify on my phone. I created an account. I can hear ems, etc. but nothing else. I cannot find anything in search menus. Are the railroads behind a paywall? I just don’t know what I’m doing.

In order for the railroads in your area to be available on Broadcastify, somebody in your area needs to have a scanner set up to provide that feed to Broadcastify.

Check this link:

How do I get a feed added for my location? – Broadcastify Support

 

[TSWest]

In order for the railroads in your area to be available on Broadcastify, somebody in your area needs to have a scanner set up to provide that feed to Broadcastify.

Check this link:

How do I get a feed added for my location? – Broadcastify Support

Ok. Thanks for the reply!

 

[hill]

Looking at the database on this site it looks like all the frequencies you wish to monitor are analog, so any basic scanner will work. I know that the railroads are going NXDN at some point and if this occurs you will need a different scanner to monitor this digital mode.

I don't monitor railroads, since find it boring. Do live right next some tracks though.

Virginia Railroads (Virginia) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Virginia Railroads (Virginia)

www.radioreference.com

 

[hill]

I don't know about what's on the app, but it should be the same thing that is on the website.

I found a feed for the railroad that is linked below that should cover the area of your interest.

Norfolk Southern - Roanoke Area Live Audio Feed

Norfolk Southern - Roanoke Area Live Audio Feed on Broadcastify.com

www.broadcastify.com

 

[TSWest]

Thanks! I got the answer I was looking for. I was doing it correctly, The feed availability is the limiting factor.

 

[JoshuaHufford]

Feeds don't just magically appear because there is radio communication going on. It requires someone willing to pay for the equipment to do it and have a good location to set it up at. They also pay for the electricity and internet to keep it running.