SCANNING: Exploring the active 154-MHz band

This 1-megahertz segment has a little bit of everything to tune in

There’s a segment of VHF high band that offers a little bit of everything when you are searching for something to monitor. You may hear police calls, firefighters, retail store clerks, hobby radio users, trash haulers, mall security, local governments and even oil spill cleanup crews. Wow! Let’s talk about a segment that offers much to hear.

Search the 154-MHz band over and over and you may be surprised to find so many different users in this 1-megahertz wide segment. Read the rest of this article to learn about specific users you may hear. | Photo by Chuck Gysi | N2DUP | editor and publisher