Programming help with VHF

[deckhardt]

Hello all,

I am trying to program the local railroad frequencies into my G5. I am fairly versed with the programming but this one is stumping me. The railroad lives in the 160-162 range of VHF. When I put their frequencies under the conventional frequency setting, I have no issue. When I'm making my zones and channels, I am selecting monitor mode for them; however, I don't seem to be picking anything up or I am not choosing the right mode to listen. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks in advanced!

 

[Webodisk]

Are you setting knob positions like this ?

 

[deckhardt]

Are you setting knob positions like this ?




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Yes, That is exactly how I have it, I guess I am just out of range, which is strange because I am maybe a mile from a defect detector and I don't even hear that go off. Who knows. Thank you for your reply!

 

[kruser]

Yes, That is exactly how I have it, I guess I am just out of range, which is strange because I am maybe a mile from a defect detector and I don't even hear that go off. Who knows. Thank you for your reply!

Many lines defect detectors only announce on an actual defect now instead of the old method that gave speed and axle count info etc.
If no defects detected, many stay totally quiet these days. That was to reduce radio clutter on the road channel for less possible confusion in the cab.

 

[deckhardt]

Many lines defect detectors only announce on an actual defect now instead of the old method that gave speed and axle count info etc.
If no defects detected, many stay totally quiet these days. That was to reduce radio clutter on the road channel for less possible confusion in the cab.

Well that explains a lot lol. Thank you!