North Carolina Forest Service ( Forestry )

[Grog]

I just wanted to start a new post for any NCFS info anyone has to post.

The info started here

http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=150238#150238

NC Forest Service has been licensed for 151.310 for several years and that freq is currently used in District 12 and in District 5, but the D12 freq is scheduled to change in the next few months, and it will be narrow band. Over the next coupla years, the whole NCFS radio system will become narrow band, at least that's the goal. Guess we'll see how the legislature feels about that. The forest services in all states always seem to be the bastard children at the family reunion when it comes to funding time.

Until this past Wednesday, I was aware of only three D12 repeater sites on 151.310 / 100.0 ... Barium Springs, Spencer Mountain and Monroe.

Wednesday morning, I heard "Mountain 2" talking with another unit. The latter unit I-D'd as operating off the Spencer Mountain site. "Mountain 2" said he was using the Biggerstaff (Polk County) site. I wasn't aware of this site on 151.310 previously.


Jeff Multer

Grog - The new repeater output for the D-12 repeaters is / will be 151.3625 MHz (tone not I-D'd yet). It appears the input will remain 159.465 (100.0).

The previous license covering the repeaters on 151.310 has already been removed from the FCC database.

The new license - callsign WQBT655 - includes 50-watt sites in Cabarrus and Rutherford Counties, and a 150-watt site in Alexander County.

The Alexander County (Taylorsville) site is incorrectly listed as Transylvania County.

The Cabarrus County (Concord) site is also a location for a 50-watt repeater on 151.4525 MHz, which will be part of the repeaters used to the east and northeast of Mecklenberg County.

The new license covering 151.3625 does not include a site near Monroe. I don't know if I was mistaken about such a site being used under the previous license on 151.310 MHz.


Jeff

I hear the repeater output tone for D12 should remain 100.0 hz, the Union site was removed a year or so ago in favor of the UNCTV Stonewall tower site in Cabarrus, the Alexander site is on Linney Mtn, and the proposed site on Biggerstaff is now a reality cuz you just confirmed it. There are some other districts that will be changing to new narrow band channels soon, D10 may go to 151.3475 (131.8), and D3 to 151.4525 (PL change to 88.5). Looks like the rest will be keep their current freqs but will be going narrow band.

As to what the situation freq wise in Transylavania may be, I have no info to toss in. Those that may know or find out, keep us posted.

One other note ... while looking at the NCFS licenses this morning, I noticed that the FS has a pending modification on their statewide callsign (WPGM564).

Among the frequencies covered for temporary repeater and mobile use are 171.575 and 172.275 MHz, which I hadn't noticed previously.


Jeff

From what I hear, the license mod is to add 11K (narrowband) to the existing 20K (wideband) modulation for a phase-out schedule for the wideband. Just hearsay and a little assumption on my part based on knowledge of what's going on in the industry and throughout the government freqs.

 

[radiotrack1]

Forestry Frequencies

The forestry service in my area (District 6) uses highband freq. 151.475 at Mammers and one at Red Springs does any one know the input frequency for the repeater?

 

[CCHLLM]

And also Clinton, Smithfield, and Palestine, and the PL on the repeater outputs is 131.8.

 

[jeffmulter]

The input frequency for the district 6 repeaters - including Mamers (Lillington) - sould be 159.465, but I don't have any tone information.


Jeff Multer

 

[jeffmulter]

There is a pending FCC license for repeaters on 151.355 MHz at all the NCFS district 2 transmitter sites currently using 151.160 / 88.5 R.

The pending number is 0002159961.


Jeff

 

[SD70MAC]

What NCFS for Davie

What NCFS channel is used for Davie and Iredell ?


SD70MAC out

 

[jeffmulter]

The Iredell repeater is the Barium Springs site, which is along I-77 at about the 44 ? milemarker. The state microwave system has a site there, and a Viper trunked site is planned for the location.

The NCFS site is currently on 151.310 MHz / 100.0 Hz, with plans to change the repeater output frequency to 151.3625 MHz.

Although Iredell and Davie Counties are adjoining, Iredell is part of NCFS district 12, and Davie is part of district 10. As "WX" previously mentioned, district 10 is changing frequency to 151.3475 MHz / 131.8 Hz tone. Their old frequency - 151.445 - has been removed from the license, but may still be in use.

Here's a link to the NCFS interactive map:

http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/contacts/contacts_main.htm



Jeff

 

[Grog]

Thanks for the map Jeff, I've never seen that page. I was going to add the non-interactive version when I was adding the NC DOT links to the other post, but I ran out of time.

 

[MIKETECH]

What about jordan lake. Is that forestry or wildlife?

 

[jeffmulter]

Jordan Lake, according to my notes, is considered a State Recreation Area, and is managed by the N.C. Park and Recreation.

Parks and Rec reported has a repeater at the location using 159.225 MHz / 131.8 Hz tone.



Jeff Multer

 

[MIKETECH]

I'm taking my pro-95 with me camping out there tonight, so what do I do? Just program 159.225 MHz and roll with it, or do I have to do something special with the 131.8 Hz tone as well? (sorry, i'm kinda new to the scanning world)

 

[jeffmulter]

The Pro 95 cannot decode PL / DPL tones.

You simply enter the frequency (159.225).

On scanners that can decode tones, you can set the tone for a particular agency, and the scanner audio will only open when that specific tone is detected.

This feature is useful when several agencies in an area are licensed for the same frequency. If each agency is using a different tone on the frequency, I can program which of the agencies I want to here.


Jeff

 

[MIKETECH]

Thanks man, that info was very helpful this weekend. Any info on Kerr Lake and NC Wild Life?

 

[jeffmulter]

The Army Corp of Engineers overseas the operation of the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir and the facilities there.

They have a decent repeater that, until recently, had an output of 163.4125 / 103.5. The output tone has reportedly been changed to 123.0 Hz. The output frequency is somewhat common to many ACE projects, so don't be surprised to hear another location when contions on VHF are enhanced.

WRC has a repeater in Wilkesboro on 159.315 MHz. Raleigh uses a tone of 203.5 Hz., and I believe the mobiles use 210.7 Hz when talking with Raleigh.

It's my understanding that the radios of atleast some Wilkes County sheriffs vehicles have the ACE channel programmed in them, and they do help patrol the reservoir camping area.

Some NC Forestry units also have access to the repeater channel.


Jeff

 

[CCHLLM]

I think he's asking about ACOE John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir (Buggs Island) on the VA/NC border.

COE law enforcement has a VHF repeater (169.575 PL 103.5) that is crossbanded with Mecklenburg County VA's UHF sheriff's repeater. I don't have any specific info on the VA or NC wildlife stuff there but I believe all that freq info is on the database here.

 

[K4ASJ]

What Are Wayne County NC Frequencies For The Forestry Service ?

Thanks In Advance To Anyone Who Replies

 

[fcfd988]

District 10 is still using 151.445 w/131.8 on Sauratown and they have another repeater on Mt. Nebo in Yadkin Co. on 151.445 w/ 162.2.

I am primarily in Yadkin and Forsyth and am able to monitor their traffic very well off Sauratown.

My $.02

Wes

 

[CCHLLM]

Wes, is the Nebo site PL 162.2 on the output, or is that the input PL?
CBH