It may have been mentioned at some stage, but can anyone, please explain the difference between the 6AR and the 6IP frequencies???
Is one better than the other to listen to?
I thank all in advance for any replies to this
Difference between 6AR & 6IP
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Both 6IP and 6AR are repeater networks that link back to the FESA communications centre in Perth. 6AR is channels 51,52,55 & 57 and covers the metro area. 6IP is channels 24,25,30 & 80 and covers the metro fringe.
Both networks have significant overlap in the metro area. Career and volunteer FRS stations use 6AR, BFB stations use 6IP - in general. Now here comes the confusing part - if a BFB attends a FRS incident, then they will use 6AR, and if a FRS station attends a BFB fire, they will use 6IP.
Why all this? Because during winter the radio operators can link the two networks and have fewer operators. During the busier summer period the networks are split and each network has it's own operator.
At the end of the day, during winter you can listen to a 6IP/6AR repeater (whichever is better for your location). During summer you may want to scan one of each.
Hope that helps...
Both networks have significant overlap in the metro area. Career and volunteer FRS stations use 6AR, BFB stations use 6IP - in general. Now here comes the confusing part - if a BFB attends a FRS incident, then they will use 6AR, and if a FRS station attends a BFB fire, they will use 6IP.
Why all this? Because during winter the radio operators can link the two networks and have fewer operators. During the busier summer period the networks are split and each network has it's own operator.
At the end of the day, during winter you can listen to a 6IP/6AR repeater (whichever is better for your location). During summer you may want to scan one of each.
Hope that helps...
Difference between 6AR & 6IP
Hi I am new to the group.
The differance in the call sign is bush fire brigades (B.W.T. Big White Trucks) use 6IP and FRS (B.R.T. Big Red Trucks) use 6AR. They are differant radio chs and ctcss tones. They became linked together when FRS took over the comm center for both Fire Services.
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The differance in the call sign is bush fire brigades (B.W.T. Big White Trucks) use 6IP and FRS (B.R.T. Big Red Trucks) use 6AR. They are differant radio chs and ctcss tones. They became linked together when FRS took over the comm center for both Fire Services.
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Re: Difference between 6AR & 6IP
Hi Banjupb.banjupb wrote:Hi I am new to the group.
The differance in the call sign is bush fire brigades (B.W.T. Big White Trucks) use 6IP and FRS (B.R.T. Big Red Trucks) use 6AR. They are differant radio chs and ctcss tones. They became linked together when FRS took over the comm center for both Fire Services.
Is the linking permanent or do they still de-link 6AR and 6IP if things get busy?
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