Posted by Brandon on September 16, 2001 at 23:07:28:
In Reply to: Re: OSCCR posted by gregz on September 16, 2001 at 09:23:08:
Here in the Tri-Cities, the local police departments and sheriff use LERN to communicate with Benton County Jail master control. It is also used for "chat" once in a while.
: Lynnwood Motorcycle cops use it amongst themsleves all the time as their own personal FRS.
: : : Hello!
: : : I am wondering what OSCCR stands for. I have the frequency as 156.135. Is this frequency
: : : mainly used as simplex?
: : : Thanks!
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: : On Scene Command Coordination Radio (OSCCR).
: : In Washington State is is licensed through the State DEM for use by various public safety agencies. The intent was to provide a single, universal, common, frequency for use by all responders, ( L.E., Fire, EMS, DOT, etc.) during a large scale incident or emergency occurance. It is available for "mobile" use ONLY under this "group" license.
: : Although many agencies have access to this freq, it typically is not used for it's intended purpose.