PANYNJ Operating In Federal Spectrum?

[Videokid]

To the best of my knowledge, 162 – 174 MHz is assigned solely for use by federal agencies. However, while searching the FCC database I came across Port Authority frequencies in the 173 MHz range. How is this possible? Are public safety agencies allowed as long as they are using low power?

http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/licenseFreqSum.jsp?licKey=1226741

 

[Sybex7254]

I think those frequencies are for the TSA at the Airports. I bet the PAPD has a few radios for inter-ops.

 

[Videokid]

I think those frequencies are for the TSA at the Airports. I bet the PAPD has a few radios for inter-ops.

I don't know. I thought so too at first, but commonly used frequencies by TSA are listed here.

Under "Locations", on that FCC license, it says: "EWR ARPRT POLICE EMER GARAGE".
Is that some sort of a maintenance and support garage for PA vehicles?

 

[n4voxgill]

90-20 of the FCC rules show public safety freqs from 170.15 up to 173.39625 MHz.

 

[robbinsj2]

That license shows data being transmitted, no voice (neither analog nor digital). Lojack is nearby, and Old Bridge operates telemetry on another 173 Fx.

 

[jhooten]

Federal govt users have been moved of of 170 and up and it has been reallocated to snfn PS use. Rumor has it 165-170 is next.

At least it finally got me a new radio systme in the 400 govt band.

 

[SCPD]

PANYNJ using Federal Spectum

173.3125 and 173.3625 is for data links.