Is there a "National AM Simplex Frequency on 2 Meters?

[Greg Putrich]

I don't know if there are any "official" ones these days for
AM, but I think that 144.400 might work. Also I think it varies by
area.  144.450 may work too, but I think that APRS on 144.49 might
be a bit bothersome.


   Greg
   N0QDS


Mike Langner said:
> Hello all !
> 
> One of my next projects is the repair/restoration of a couple of Gonset
> Communicator II's and one Communicator III.
> 
> I asked our area ARRL Frequency Coordinator if he could identify an AM
> simplex frequency in the Albuquerque area.
> 
> He said 146.52 and as a secondary, 146.58.
> 
> They're simplex frequencies, all right, but are heavily in use by FM folks
> (I'm one of them, too!)
> 
> I suggested to him the two formerly common AM frequencies in this area --
> that were determined years ago by the easy availability of surplus
> crystals -- 145.44 and 146.80.  He indicated that these frequencies are in
> use by repeaters in our area.
> 
> I see a couple of 2 meter AM nets listed in the back pages of Electric
> Radio -- I've suggested those frequencies to our Coordinator but haven't
> heard back from him.
> 
> So -- could someone on the list please tell me if there is a (or are
> several) suggested AM 2 meter frequencies that I should request from our
> Coordinator?
> 
> Thanks, 73, and Happy New Year!
> 
> Mike/
> 
> Mike Langner
> K5MGR
> Albuquerque, NM
> 
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