Every time I start up Chirp, I see the reference to the 6m band and look forward to the day I can get a 'Chirpable' radio that covers that band.
Last rig I had in that band was an old Clegg 6'er.
Any rig in particular that has that coverage working exceptionally well with Chirp as the programming tool ?
73 4 now,
Bruce
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Actually, one of the main reasons for California’s use of low-band VHF is because a large portion of California is mountainous and higher frequencies simply require a lot more infrastructure in the way of repeaters to be able to cover the same areas with hills and valleys. This would result in much higher costs for reliable coverage.
73 de W3DRM - Don
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Subject: Re: [chirp_users] The VHF low band is still in use
With the open spaces, large patrol areas and such, vhf LO is probably the best band out there for them.
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From: J. David Aten via chirp_users
Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 12:41 PM
To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com;
Subject:[chirp_users] The VHF low band is still in use
One of the largest police agencies, with thousands of radios, and covering one of the largest geographical areas, still uses VHF low band, and has absolutely no plans on moving, or changing. That is the California Highway Patrol. (CHP).
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