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Radio Research Projects

A collection of radio-related research projects and frequency databases for the New York City area.

📻 Overview

This repository contains curated frequency lists and research data for various radio services in the NYC metropolitan area, with a focus on Brooklyn and surrounding regions.

🗂️ Contents

Frequency Databases

  • BK_NYC_freq.csv - Comprehensive frequency list for Brooklyn/NYC area including:
    • Amateur radio repeaters (2m, 220MHz, 70cm)
    • Aviation frequencies (VHF Guard, UNICOM, Flight Test, etc.)
    • FRS (Family Radio Service) channels 1-22
    • GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels and repeaters

📊 Frequency Coverage

Amateur Radio

  • 2m Band (VHF): Call frequency (146.520) and local repeaters
  • 220 MHz: Call frequency (223.500) and repeater networks
  • 70cm Band (UHF): Call frequency (446.000) and local repeaters

Aviation

  • VHF Guard (121.500 MHz)
  • UNICOM frequencies
  • Flight Test frequencies
  • Flight Watch and Aviation Support
  • Military Communications (MILCOM)

Consumer Radio Services

  • FRS: All 22 channels (narrowband FM)
  • GMRS: 22 simplex channels plus 8 repeater pairs

🛠️ Data Format

The frequency data is stored in CSV format compatible with radio programming software such as:

  • CHIRP
  • RT Systems
  • Manufacturer-specific programming software

CSV Fields

  • Location, Name, Frequency
  • Duplex, Offset
  • Tone settings (CTCSS/DCS)
  • Mode (FM, NFM, AM)
  • Power settings
  • Comments and metadata

📡 Usage

Programming Your Radio

  1. Import the CSV file into your radio programming software
  2. Select the channels relevant to your needs
  3. Upload to your handheld or mobile radio

Research and Analysis

The data can be used for:

  • RF propagation studies
  • Coverage mapping
  • Frequency coordination
  • Emergency communications planning

🔍 Local Repeaters

Notable repeaters in the Brooklyn/NYC area:

  • NB2A (146.745 MHz, -600kHz, PL 136.5)
  • N2ROW (441.100 MHz, +5MHz, PL 136.5)
  • KA2VJD (224.600 MHz, -1.6MHz, PL 100.0)
  • WA2JNF (446.675 MHz, -5MHz, PL 114.8)
  • Throggs Neck (145.650 MHz, PL 67.0)

📝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have:

  • Updated frequency information
  • New repeater listings
  • Corrections to existing data
  • Additional regional frequency lists

Please submit a pull request or open an issue.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Always verify frequencies before transmitting
  • License required for amateur radio and GMRS operations
  • FCC regulations apply to all radio services
  • Aviation frequencies are receive only for non-licensed users

📚 Resources

📄 License

This data is provided for educational and research purposes. Frequency allocations are public information regulated by the FCC.

Copyright (c) 2025 e10d llc - Licensed under the MIT License.

🤝 Acknowledgments

Thanks to the amateur radio community and repeater coordinators who maintain and coordinate these frequencies for public use.


73! 🎙️📻

Last Updated: October 2025

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