418.300 ?

[Jones]

hey i came across the freq of 418.300 while in south perth i took some video since i had the camera there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pz6AuEB ... annel_page

just wondering what this is since i could recieve it from all around perth , and now at home i attached my tv antenna to my scanner and i hear location confirms from joondalup, im in port kennedy more towards mandurah from rockingham. is it like a base station for all transit officers or something ?

[robbage]

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Australian Communications and Media Authority Register of Radiocommunications Licences

Assignment ID      Frequency        Emission Designator  Licence Number  Client
8165255-8159688 	418.3000000 MHz  16K0F3E  1144714 	 Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (207858)
8165297-8159730 	418.3000000 MHz  16K0F3E  1144737 	 Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (207858)
8166547-8161435 	418.3000000 MHz  16K0F3E  289876  	 Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (207858)

[vk6hgr]

The railways use two channels on their network - one for train drivers, one for security and PTA staff. The different frequencies are linked together so all you have to do is tune to the best driver and security/PTA frequency for your area and you'll hear all the metro traffic.