definition for call frequency or call channel???
Tom H.
I am new to Ham radio, and have 2 meter/70 cm transceiver that has
pushbutton that will set the unit to a "call channel" that can be programmed
into the unit. Also in the ARRL website frequency band plan table I notice
the term "calling frequency". In this context, what is meant by "calling"?
Is it some specific form of simplex operation?
Thanks,
Tom
KD7ZJV
Pat
to establish a contact on, and then you change (QSY) to another frequency to
carry on your conversation. On 2-meters, the 'Call Channel' is 146.520
simplex. On 70cm (440) it's 446.000. These are not to be confused with other
'Call Channels' that various ham clubs may have.
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Tom
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Mike
see he doesn't have a very good track record in these newsgroups or at
qrz.com
Ron
> I wouldn't trust "Pat." If you do a google of his call wb2dbh,
> you'll see he doesn't have a very good track record in these newsgroups
> or at qrz.com
His reply is accurate, no matter his history in Usenet.
>
> Pat wrote:
>> A call channel/calling frequency is generally a National simplex
>> frequency to establish a contact on, and then you change (QSY) to
>> another frequency to carry on your conversation. On 2-meters, the
>> 'Call Channel' is 146.520 simplex. On 70cm (440) it's 446.000. These
>> are not to be confused with other 'Call Channels' that various ham
>> clubs may have.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Tom H." <tom_r...@att.nospam*.net> wrote in message
>> news:zoacj.319106$kj1.2...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>> Hello,
>>> I am new to Ham radio, and have 2 meter/70 cm transceiver that has
>>> pushbutton that will set the unit to a "call channel" that can be
>>> programmed into the unit. Also in the ARRL website frequency band
>>> plan table I notice the term "calling frequency". In this context,
>>> what is meant by "calling"? Is it some specific form of simplex
>>> operation?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Tom
>>> KD7ZJV
>>>
>>
>>
--
Kenneth Pangborn (AKA KRP) is a lying sack of shit!
Proof at:
Mike
very good one. Regardless of whether he is right or wrong now, you will
always have to keep in mind that he isn't always on the up and up.
I was just letting the new guy be aware that you can't trust everyone
all the time and to keep in mind that there are some people out there
who aren't worried about the consequences, since they can hide behind
the "anonymity" of the Internet.
Dan Yemiola AI8O
different concepts.
The Call Channel DOES NOT have to be set to an ARRL "Calling frequency" nor
does it have to be a simplex channel.
Anything you can program into a regular memory channel can be programmed
into it.
The only difference is how you access it.
The "Call Channel" is a special memory channel in a transceiver that you can
program with channel data just like the other memory channels.
One push of the Call Channel pushbutton will instantly call up the data
programmed into the special memory and switch you to that channel.
Usually a second push of the Call Channel pushbutton will return you to the
memory channel that you were in before you pushed the Call Channel button.
For example on my TM G707A I have set the "Call Channel" to a local repeater
146.910/146.310 with a 88.5 CTCSS tone.
"Calling Channels" are special channels (usually simplex) where stations
call each other to initiate a QSO and then switch (QSY) to a working channel
to actually pass their traffic, for example listen to Marine channel 8
(156.8) or 2182 KHz.
146.520 and 446.0 MHz are supposed to be used by amateurs in the same
manner.
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Pat
146.910/146.310 with a 88.5 CTCSS tone."
As I said in my first reply, various clubs / locals MAY have different 'Call
Channels'. BUT...the STANDARD 2-meter National FM calling frequency is
146.520 simplex. The STANDARD 2-meter Single Side Band (SSB) calling
frequency is 144.200 USB simplex as well. The STANDARD 70cm (440) national
FM simplex 'Calling Channel' is 446.000. And the STANDARD 70cm SSB 'Calling
Frequency' is 432.100 USB. Please feel-free to snoop around www.hamwave.com
for the band plans.
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Pat
He seems to have a follower out here.
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Mike
If you look at wb2dbh's history, you'll see that in the past he has
slammed my www.hamwave.com and now he is promoting it.
Second, he won't even admit his mistake.
Tom H.
transceiver. At this point I am not sure just how I will use the call
channel on my transceiver.
Tom
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Dan Yemiola AI8O
"Tom H." <tom_r...@att.nospam*.net> wrote in message
>I understand your point Dan. My Icom IC-T7H acts similarly to your
>transceiver. At this point I am not sure just how I will use the call
>channel on my transceiver.
I don't know how you are new to HR.
But I suspect that eventually you will find yourself going to one simplex
channel or repeater more than others.
At that time it will be obvious to you what you want your "call channel" to
be.
For now I suggest programming the NOAA weather channel covering your home
area.
The best way to learn how someting works is to actually operate it.
Don't worry you can't break it.
Operate and have a ball.
73
dan
AI8O
Roger (K8RI)
<D...@Yemiola.Net> wrote:
>>> 146.520 and 446.0 MHz are supposed to be used by amateurs in the same
>>> manner.
Just a note as to the 52 calling frequency. For years 52 has been a
heavily used simplex frequency and that still appears to remain its
primary use despite the band plan. So in busy and particularly
metropolitan areas you may find it still used for simplex. I often
hear QSOs on 446 as well, but "in central Michigan" there isn't a lot
of 440 activity.
As has already been stated, you will probably settle on just a
repeater or two and a few simplex frequencies unless you do a lot of
traveling. Here, (Midland MI) most of the local simplex is either 58
or the simplex area above 147.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Tom H." <tom_r...@att.nospam*.net> wrote in message
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>>>> Hello,
>>>> I am new to Ham radio, and have 2 meter/70 cm transceiver that has
>>>> pushbutton that will set the unit to a "call channel" that can be
I think this has already been covered, but the "call channel" is just
what ever you want for your favorite operating frequency be it the
local repeater, a simplex frequency, or a frequency where you and your
friends hang out.
>>>> programmed into the unit. Also in the ARRL website frequency band plan
>>>> table I notice the term "calling frequency". In this context, what is
>>>> meant by "calling"? Is it some specific form of simplex operation?
Just call or find some one calling and "hopefully" move off to another
simplex frequency. The calling frequencies are defined in the ARRL
"band plan" http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html
for each band. Take for instance the 50.125 for SSB calling on
6-meters. Most stations listen on this frequency, but when the band
opens using this for a calling frequency would be a lost cause, but
then again it's a good place to call when the band isn't open. On
146.52 you are more likely to hear stations calling than on other
simplex frequencies. Then again, in the evenings in some areas it's
busy nearly all the time.
Roger (K8RI)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Tom
>>>> KD7ZJV
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Tom H.
Mike
down. Everyone else just top-posts, because we don't need to keep
re-reading what people wrote. We just want to read what the person is
saying in their answer.
Tom H.
stringent about posting as Barry.
I personally find top posting easier to follow for the reason you stated.
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