VDOT Radio Frequencies
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Last year I still heard them on low band. See the database for frequencies.
A lot of the plows are also contracted. I don't think they operate on the VDOT channels.
A lot of the plows are also contracted. I don't think they operate on the VDOT channels.
Thanks, I will keep looking for radio traffic on low band.
Gretna still is on Lowband also.
Department of Transportation (Virginia) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Department of Transportation (Virginia)
www.radioreference.com
Here are the low band VDOT frequencies found here on RR.
Thanks, I have these in rotation on my Uniden but no luck yet. I will continue to monitor!Department of Transportation (Virginia) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Department of Transportation (Virginia)www.radioreference.com
Here are the low band VDOT frequencies found here on RR.
This is very interesting. All the time I spend on Rt 220, I-81, Rt 460, and Rt 11, I constantly see VDOT vehicles with low band antennas. Likewise I do not hear any communications. Monitor STARS as well and pick up the VDOT Safety Service Patrol out of Salem. I can understand the lack of radio traffic last year because of the low snow fall. Matter of fact Most of STARS seems a lot more quiet lately, maybe it is just my experience or I am out of range because of the mountains. Will keep on scanning to see if there will be more traffic closer to the holidays.
Looks like VDOT is leveraging cellular/GPS telematics to manage the plow fleet, probably removes a lot of the two way radio traffic.
good catch. I figured this was the explanation.
Yep, VDOT has been missing from scanners in the Fredericksburg area for a few years. I had checked with the spokesperson for the local VDOT district and she confirmed they no longer use two way radios on a regular basis anymore. I believe she said they were only a backup now. Not surprising that the same alternative technology has spread elsewhere in the state.
I imagine this works particularly well in more populated parts of the state. But I hope they continue to have the low band in more remote parts. It's not only a safety issue for employees but also provides helpful information to the public.
dickie757
Wired
I dont actively listen, but the trucks have recently been updated with new repeaters and radio technology. The old freqs are still in use, so the likelyhood of hearing transmissions is good unless big E
TornadoAlley
Member
Hi all! Anyone know what frequencies VDOT uses for their mobile trucks? Been trying for hours to figure it out but there are too many channels and not enough time to listen to each one for activity. I live in the Fairfax, VA area and was looking at Fairfax County, Virginia (VA) FCC Licenses with the search term "Virginia Department of Transportation". I also found this video
I am using a RTL-SDR v4 with SDR Trunk and AirSpy.
I am using a RTL-SDR v4 with SDR Trunk and AirSpy.
TornadoAlley
Member
Wait so are radios still used for roadside assistance or deployment to road accidents?
That’s one my old videos from 2020, VDOT here in my area uses low band for snow removal. Haven’t heard them yet this year .
SSP uses VDOT TAC channels on the STARS system.
TornadoAlley
Member
Wow lol! Small world! 😆
TornadoAlley
Member
Tactical or Talk Around Channel? Assuming Talk Around Channel, do you have someone the channels are listed? Thanks!
From the database:
Department of Transportation
| DEC | HEX | Mode | Alpha Tag | Description | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5019 | 139b | D | DOT Ops 3 | Ops 3 (Lynchburg) | Transportation |
| 5020 | 139c | D | DOT Tac 3 | Tac 3 | Transportation |
| 5027 | 13a3 | D | DOT Red 3 | Red 3 | Transportation |
| 5029 | 13a5 | D | DOT Ops 4 | Ops 4 (Richmond) | Transportation |
| 5030 | 13a6 | D | DOT Tac 4 | Tac 4 (Safety Service Patrol - Richmond) | Transportation |
| 5037 | 13ad | D | DOT Red 4 | Red 4 | Transportation |
| 5039 | 13af | D | DOT Ops 5 | Ops 5 (Hampton Roads) | Transportation |
| 5040 | 13b0 | D | DOT Tac 5 | Tac 5 (Safety Service Patrol - Tidewater) | Transportation |
| 5047 | 13b7 | D | DOT Red 5 | Red 5 | Transportation |
| 5049 | 13b9 | D | DOT Ops 6 | Ops 6 (Fredericksburg) | Transportation |
| 5050 | 13ba | D | DOT Tac 6 | Tac 6 | Transportation |
| 5057 | 13c1 | D | DOT Red 6 | Red 6 | Transportation |
| 5059 | 13c3 | D | DOT Ops 7 | Ops 7 (Culpeper) | Transportation |
| 5060 | 13c4 | D | DOT Tac 7 | Tac 7 | Transportation |
| 5067 | 13cb | D | DOT Red 7 | Red 7 (Richmond TOC) | Transportation |
| 5069 | 13cd | D | DOT Ops 8 | Ops 8 (Staunton) | Transportation |
| 5070 | 13ce | D | DOT Tac 8 | Tac 8 (Safety Service Patrol - Staunton) | Transportation |
| 5077 | 13d5 | D | DOT Red 8 | Red 8 | Transportation |
| 5079 | 13d7 | D | DOT Ops 9 | Ops 9 (Northern Virginia) | Transportation |
| 5080 | 13d8 | D | DOT Tac 9 | Tac 9 (Safety Service Patrol - Northern Virginia/Fredericksburg) | Transportation |
| 5087 | 13df | D | DOT Red 9 | Red 9 | Transportation |
| 5089 | 13e1 | D | DOT Mgmt | Management | Transportation |
| 5269 | 1495 | D | DOT Ops 1 | Ops 1 (Bristol) | Transportation |
| 5270 | 1496 | D | DOT Tac 1 | Tac 1 | Transportation |
| 5277 | 149d | D | DOT Red 1 | Red 1 | Transportation |
| 5279 | 149f | D | DOT Ops 2 | Ops 2 (Salem) | Transportation |
| 5280 | 14a0 | D | DOT Tac 2 | Tac 2 (Safety Service Patrol - Salem) | Transportation |
| 5287 | 14a7 | D | DOT Red 2 | Red 2 | Transportation |
| 6747 | 1a5b | D | DOT TOC 7th | Traffic Operations Center (7th Division) | Transportation |
