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Irish Rail?

mk6705 · 2009-08-31 22:58:02

Hey guys, just wondering if Irish rail use any form of VHF or PMR system for communicating with trains? Thanks :).

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31-08-2009 11:58pm

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mk6705

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Hey guys, just wondering if Irish rail use any form of VHF or PMR system for communicating with trains?
Thanks .

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#2 01-09-2009 10:40am
BravoMike

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Have a search between 456 to 457Mhz, 461 to 462Mhz and you should pick up something for Irish Rail

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#3 01-09-2009 1:02pm
humaxf1

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you hear a continous tone until someone makes a call. It sounds as if it's full duplex between the driver and depot, like a phone call. Mad coverage no matter where you are (within reason)...very strong signals.

The continous tone is a bit irritating though if you want to leave the scanner monitoring.

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#4 05-09-2009 4:51pm
Our man in Havana

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Is there voice on those channels?

It was mostly just data any time that I have monitored it.

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#5 05-09-2009 9:00pm
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Most of the time I only hear automated messages for level crossings. I have heard voice but not that often though.

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