Noticed an update to the database regarding CSX frequencies, mainly in the Richmond area. Has anyone been able to confirm that these new frequencies are actually being used, or are they just part of an FCC license?
Noticed an update to the database regarding CSX frequencies, mainly in the Richmond area. Has anyone been able to confirm that these new frequencies are actually being used, or are they just part of an FCC license?
------------------------Noticed an update to the database regarding CSX frequencies, mainly in the Richmond area. Has anyone been able to confirm that these new frequencies are actually being used, or are they just part of an FCC license?
I'm not sure what railroad crossing project you're referring to. This isn't something being discussed in the railroad/railfan community. The only "project" that is a hot topic currently is the installation of Positive Train Control, which is a new safety feature mandated by the federal government; but that is utilizing the 220MHz range.
John, I'm not familiar with the term DTA in relation to synthesized voice transmissions. I am hearing them, though, on 160.95 which I can only presume to be the Portlock Yard at this point. I think that there are only a few synthesized things, and there is still plenty of live voice on this freq also.
CSX has digital voice transmissions on 160.71 in Newport News, where it appears that someone can call up a various track routings using DTMF tones. The voice will advise them to 'please wait', and then announce the route which has been implemented. Specifically, 'Pier 9' (presumably Kinder-Morgan coal terminal) and 'Hampton Branch.' Because I'm hearing the DTMF tones and the voice with equal strength, I'm assuming that there must be some sort of 'input' frequency. Have not been able to find it in a rail search. I hear no live human voice on this freq at all.
They also have 160.23, 160.32, 160.53 and 161.16 active in the terminal area, but I haven't been able to determine how 160.53 and 161.16 are specifically used. There is also sporadic switching type traffic on 160.815 further west toward Fort Eustis.
73/Allen (N4JRI)
73/Allen (N4JRI)
John, I'm not familiar with the term DTA in relation to synthesized voice transmissions. I am hearing them, though, on 160.95 which I can only presume to be the Portlock Yard at this point. I think that there are only a few synthesized things, and there is still plenty of live voice on this freq also.
CSX has digital voice transmissions on 160.71 in Newport News, where it appears that someone can call up a various track routings using DTMF tones. The voice will advise them to 'please wait', and then announce the route which has been implemented. Specifically, 'Pier 9' (presumably Kinder-Morgan coal terminal) and 'Hampton Branch.' Because I'm hearing the DTMF tones and the voice with equal strength, I'm assuming that there must be some sort of 'input' frequency. Have not been able to find it in a rail search. I hear no live human voice on this freq at all.
They also have 160.23, 160.32, 160.53 and 161.16 active in the terminal area, but I haven't been able to determine how 160.53 and 161.16 are specifically used. There is also sporadic switching type traffic on 160.815 further west toward Fort Eustis.
73/Allen (N4JRI)
73/Allen (N4JRI)
I can confirm that both 160.530 and 161.160 are both used as yard frequencies on CSX (ex. C&O RR) trackage. Both are also used in Fulton Yard in Richmond as well as Clifton Forge Yard.
I can confirm that both 160.530 and 161.160 are both used as yard frequencies on CSX (ex. C&O RR) trackage. Both are also used in Fulton Yard in Richmond as well as Clifton Forge Yard.
The ones I hear out here almost exclusively are 160.23125 and 160.31875.