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Local Simplex Frequencies
| 1.25 Meter Local Contact Frequencies |
| Simplex |
| 223.480 |
| 223.520 |
| 223.520 |
Public Service Frequencies Butte County
| Butte County Fire dispatch | 151.400 |
| Butte County Sheriff dispatch | 154.725 |
| Plumas National Forest | 170.550 |
| Lassen National Forest | 172.230 |
NARCC 2 Meter Simplex Frequencies
| 146.415 | 147.405 |
| 146.430 | 147.420 |
| 146.445 | 147.435 |
| 146.460 | 147.450 |
| 146.475 | 147.465 |
| 146.490 | 147.480 |
| 146.505 | 147.495 |
| 146.520 | 147.510 |
| 146.535 | 147.525 |
| 146.550 | 147.540 |
| 146.565 | 147.555 |
| 146.595 | 147.570 |
| 147.585 |
Commonly Used Local Simplex Frequencies
| 146.460 | Paradise / Magalia |
| 147.555 | Oroville |
| 147.450 | Yuba - Sutter |
Essential Skills Setting Up Any VHF/UHF FM Amateur Radio Transceiver
Two meter FM is the backbone of all local amateur radio networking. If you cannot do these things with proficiency, you will be a hindrance, not a help with communications!
Basic:
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Adjust Squelch level (For many handheld radios this is a menu, not a knob.)
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Adjust Power output level
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Monitor input frequency of a repeater to see if simplex can be used between stations.
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In VFO mode, know how to enter frequency, offset, and PL tone.
Advanced:
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Set up a memory bank with all local repeaters
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Set up a memory bank with all approved local simplex frequencies.
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If radio has extended receive coverage, set up memory bank with local emergency dispatch frequencies.
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Know how to set your radio up for a dual watch or priority watch on two channels, so you can listen to an active channel, but don't miss a call on your assigned simplex channel. That way if net control wants you to stay on a certain channel, you'll be there, even if you get bored and go listening to some other channel.