A set of 5 channels that fall under public radio - no license required.
5 channels that sit amongst the business band frequencies. These channels are open for public use with no license required.
FM Mode, max of 2 Watts power. 2-5 miles via handheld depending on antenna used & terrain. Up to 100-mile range via mobile/base station (and illegal power).
These frequencies sit so close to the 2m amateur band that many popular amateur radios (Baofeng’s, etc.) can receive and transmit on this band as well (but is illegal to do).
| Ch | Frequency | Bandwidth | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 151.820 | 11.25 kHz | Calling |
| 2 | 151.880 | 11.25 kHz | Safety |
| 3 | 151.940 | 11.25 kHz | Emergency |
| 4 | 154.570 | 20 kHz | Blue Dot |
| 5 | 154.600 | 20 kHz | Green Dot |
Note: All frequencies listed are in MegaHertz (MHz)
