Hey guys,
Did a quick look through the last 100 FCC licences (which I had also done a few months ago) and it appears there's a lot of action on the UHF bands.
First off is the NYPD. They look to be trying to build some sort of UHF interop radio system. They're under a few callsigns, one of which is WQKP785. There looks to be towers all over Westchester, including the northern parts. Should be interesting to see how this pans out. I keep forgetting to ask someone I know at DES about this. Anyone?
Second is repeater network LLC. The latest application is under WQLB306 but they have earlier ones as well. Seem to be building a countywide UHF trunked business repeater system. Licenses are in the 470/480 realm. I find this interesting, considering county DES was looking to add more voice channels to their trunked system and basically couldn't due to NYC proximity. Repeater network seems to be having no issue scooping up bandwidth.
Third is Metro-North railroad. Got a bunch of new (???) VHF licenses under WQKW303. I think these are new, I'm not much of a railroad listener. Database doesn't show them right now.
Fourth is Goldens Bridge FD. Looks to be installing a medium power UHF repeater probably for local ops or trunked patch (pure speculation). License is WQKW224.
Finally we have Dobbs Ferry. Looks to be trying to build a inter-police radio network? Consists of only FX1 type 40 watt transmitters. Licences are scattered around surrounding towns as well as DF itself. Anyone with more info? License is WQKX288.
Thanks,
Dave
Did a quick look through the last 100 FCC licences (which I had also done a few months ago) and it appears there's a lot of action on the UHF bands.
First off is the NYPD. They look to be trying to build some sort of UHF interop radio system. They're under a few callsigns, one of which is WQKP785. There looks to be towers all over Westchester, including the northern parts. Should be interesting to see how this pans out. I keep forgetting to ask someone I know at DES about this. Anyone?
Second is repeater network LLC. The latest application is under WQLB306 but they have earlier ones as well. Seem to be building a countywide UHF trunked business repeater system. Licenses are in the 470/480 realm. I find this interesting, considering county DES was looking to add more voice channels to their trunked system and basically couldn't due to NYC proximity. Repeater network seems to be having no issue scooping up bandwidth.
Third is Metro-North railroad. Got a bunch of new (???) VHF licenses under WQKW303. I think these are new, I'm not much of a railroad listener. Database doesn't show them right now.
Fourth is Goldens Bridge FD. Looks to be installing a medium power UHF repeater probably for local ops or trunked patch (pure speculation). License is WQKW224.
Finally we have Dobbs Ferry. Looks to be trying to build a inter-police radio network? Consists of only FX1 type 40 watt transmitters. Licences are scattered around surrounding towns as well as DF itself. Anyone with more info? License is WQKX288.
Thanks,
Dave