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--- blog:2026-11-06:fire_dispatch_frequencies [2026/11/06 15:23] – [Fire Department Response] va7fi
+++ blog:2026-11-06:fire_dispatch_frequencies [2026/11/06 15:26] (current) – [Scanning] va7fi
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-You'll notice that there are really only three distinct frequencies shared between six areas.  The tones are what's preventing the wrong area hearing the wrong conversations (that and their distance).
+You'll notice that there are really only three distinct frequencies shared between six areas.  The tones are what's preventing the wrong area from hearing the wrong conversations (that and their distance).
 ===== Tac =====
-The tactical simplex frequencies are used between fire department units to coordinate.  For example, when directing traffic or giving each other directions.  Most of them are the same frequencies with different tones.
+The tactical simplex frequencies are used by the fire personnel to coordinate their efforts.  Most of them are the same frequencies with different tones.
 Here's the list of Tac 2 frequencies:
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 ===== Scanning =====
-On my radio, I scan between three frequencies to following the Roberts Creek Fire Department:
+On my radio, I scan between three frequencies to listen to the Roberts Creek Fire Department:
   * 149.290 MHz to hear the dispatch call.
   * 154.070 MHz with a tone squelch of 114.8 Hz to hear the fire department's reply.