Re: (NSW) Scanner frequencies for rail

[Ron Howship <howshr@netlink.com.au>]

David Johnson wrote:

>
>
> The MetroNet Train radio is in the 418-419 MHz range.  The statewide handheld
> radio frequency is 450.050 MHz.  The stations frequency is 410.625 MHz.  A good
> one for finding out why trains are delayed at Central is 464.150 MHz.
>
> Oh, By The Way, in case you had any ideas, It is an offence to transmit on
> commercial frequencies such as these without a licence.
>

I think your comment about frequency licence is not quite right.

You are able to transmit on these frequencies with the permission of the licence
holder.

For example: Private rail operators are required to use 450.050 on NSW  main lines.
They do so with the permission of the license holder.

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> David Johnson
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