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Civil Air Patrol USAF Auxiliary CAP - the Civil Air Patrol are prolific users of HF-SSB (both USB voice and sometimes ALE data for frequency/link establishment, then back to SSB voice) and [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio|VHF-FM/VHF P25 digital voice systems]] in addition to traditional [[VHF_airband|VHF-AM airband]].  
Civil Air Patrol USAF Auxiliary CAP - the Civil Air Patrol are prolific users of HF-SSB (both USB voice and sometimes ALE data for frequency/link establishment, then back to SSB voice) and [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio|VHF-FM/VHF P25 digital voice systems]] in addition to traditional [[VHF_airband|VHF-AM airband]].  
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CAP maintains capability to communicate on other US government and military HF networks including [[SHARES]], [[SECURE]] and [[COTHEN]], among others.  See the bottom of this page for Civil Air Patrol VHF frequencies.
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CAP maintains capability to communicate on other US [[Nationwide_Public_Safety_Interoperability#Federal_Common_Use_Frequencies|government]] and military HF networks including [[SHARES]], [[SECURE]] and [[COTHEN]], among others.  See the bottom of this page for Civil Air Patrol VHF frequencies. CAP was one of the groups interested in the adoption of the "military FRS" UHF short-range service ([[Military_ISR|14 channel UHF intra squad radio]] or ISR) as well. 
==Civil Air Patrol CAP MF and HF Frequencies==
==Civil Air Patrol CAP MF and HF Frequencies==
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SSB voice, USB mode. 
* 2011 kHz USB - Nationwide  
* 2011 kHz USB - Nationwide  
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* 24563 kHz USB - Net 8
* 24563 kHz USB - Net 8
* 24566 kHz USB - Net 7
* 24566 kHz USB - Net 7
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* 25354 kHz USB - Nationwide
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* 25354 kHz USB - Nationwide 25.354 MHz
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* 26617 kHz USB - Net 6
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* 26617 kHz USB - Net 6 26.617 MHz
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* 26620 kHz USB - Nationwide  
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* [[CB#New_Zealand_.22CBL.22_and_.22CBH.22_channels|26620]] kHz USB - Nationwide 26.62 MHz 26.620 MHz '''Not sure if still in use'''
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* 27546 kHz USB - Nationwide
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* [[11_meter|27546]] kHz USB - Nationwide 27.546 MHz
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* 27900 kHz USB - Nationwide/Common Scene of Action Frequency  
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* [[11_meter#Legal_Users_of_the_25-30_MHz_Spectrum|27900]] kHz USB - Nationwide/Common Scene of Action Frequency 27.900 MHz
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* 29894 kHz USB - Nationwide
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* 29894 kHz USB - Nationwide 29.894 MHz
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* Net 10 - National Network (data)
* Net 10 - National Network (data)
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Nationwide frequencies are available for use by all regions, as are Net 9 and Net 10 frequencies.
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Nationwide frequencies are available for use by all regions, as are Net 9 and Net 10 frequencies.  26.62 MHz AM is often included with CAP frequency lists, and 26.620 MHz was used for short range tactical communications at one time, often with modified [[11_meter|11 meter]] 27MHz [[CB|CB radio]] equipment.
==Civil Air Patrol CAP VHF Frequencies==
==Civil Air Patrol CAP VHF Frequencies==
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''The Civil Air Patrol will use [[VHF_airband|VHF airband]] frequency 123.100 MHz for air-to-air coordination during search and rescue (SAR).  Training ELT usage on 121.600 MHz (old frequency) and 121.775 MHz (new frequency).''
 
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''All frequencies listed below are mixed mode analog FM or digital P25 Project 25 digital voice, depending on mission requirements.
 
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In addition to the frequencies listed below, Civil Air Patrol radios are programmed with the USCG [[VHF_marine|VHF marine frequencies]], the [[MURS]] frequencies and the [[Nationwide_Public_Safety_Interoperability|nationwide VHF interop frequencies]].
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Channel Name or ID
! Channel Name or ID
! Frequency
! Frequency
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! Tone (NFM Analog Mode)
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! NAC (P25 Digital Voice Mode)
! Remarks
! Remarks
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|-
|CC 1
|CC 1
|141.5750 MHz
|141.5750 MHz
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|127.3 Hz PL
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|NAC 4F9
|Command and Control 1 (simplex)
|Command and Control 1 (simplex)
|-
|-
|CC 2
|CC 2
|141.0000 MHz
|141.0000 MHz
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|131.8 Hz PL
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|NAC 526
|Command and Control 2 (simplex)
|Command and Control 2 (simplex)
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|-
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|Tac 1
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|139.8750 MHz
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|173.8 Hz PL
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|NAC 6CA
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|Air to Air 1 (simplex)
|-
|-
|AIR 1
|AIR 1
|149.2750 MHz
|149.2750 MHz
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|141.3 Hz PL
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|NAC 585
|Air to Air 1 (simplex)
|Air to Air 1 (simplex)
|-
|-
|AIR 2
|AIR 2
|[[Business_Radio#Default_Motorola_Kenwood_Vertex_TYT_Baofeng_Pofung_BTECH_Hytera_Factory_Out_Of_The_Box_Channels_Frequencies_Settings|150.5625]] MHz
|[[Business_Radio#Default_Motorola_Kenwood_Vertex_TYT_Baofeng_Pofung_BTECH_Hytera_Factory_Out_Of_The_Box_Channels_Frequencies_Settings|150.5625]] MHz
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|151.4 Hz PL
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|NAC 5EA
|Air to Air 2 (simplex)
|Air to Air 2 (simplex)
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|-
|GUARD 1
|GUARD 1
|150.2250 MHz
|150.2250 MHz
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|162.2 Hz PL
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|NAC 656
|CAP Guard 1 (simplex)
|CAP Guard 1 (simplex)
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|-
|R-01 through R-61 (odd numbering)
|R-01 through R-61 (odd numbering)
|148.1250 MHz
|148.1250 MHz
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|Primary repeater (input: 143.5500 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
|Primary repeater (input: 143.5500 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
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|R-02 through R-62 (even numbering)
|R-02 through R-62 (even numbering)
|148.1500 MHz
|148.1500 MHz
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|Secondary repeater (input: 143.7000 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
|Secondary repeater (input: 143.7000 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
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|R-67 through R-70  
|R-67 through R-70  
|148.1375 MHz
|148.1375 MHz
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|Airborne and/or portable/tactical repeater (input 143.6250 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
|Airborne and/or portable/tactical repeater (input 143.6250 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
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|NATSAR
|NATSAR
|155.1600 MHz
|155.1600 MHz
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|[[Nationwide_Public_Safety_Interoperability|National Search and Rescue (SAR) common]] (simplex)
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|CSQ - transmit 127.3 Hz recommended
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|n/a - analog only
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|[[Nationwide_Public_Safety_Interoperability|National Search and Rescue (SAR) common]] (simplex), transmit 127.3 Hz CTCSS
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|}
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''The Civil Air Patrol uses [[VHF_airband|VHF airband]] frequency 123.1 MHz for air-to-air coordination during search and rescue (SAR).  Training ELT usage on 121.6 MHz (old frequency) and 121.775 MHz (new frequency).
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''All frequencies listed below are mixed mode analog FM or digital P25 Project 25 digital voice, depending on mission requirements.
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In addition to the frequencies listed above, Civil Air Patrol radios are programmed with the USCG [[VHF_marine|VHF marine frequencies]], the [[MURS]] frequencies and the [[Nationwide_Public_Safety_Interoperability|nationwide VHF interop frequencies]].  148.125 MHz, 148.1375 MHz and 148.15 MHz are all part of the old analog VHF CAP frequency plan, only the old 149.5375 MHz air-to-ground frequency has been removed as part of the new narrow band FM and P25 digital CAP radio plan. 
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The 137 MHz - [[Amateur_radio#Amateur_Radio_Bands_VHF_UHF_and_up|144 MHz]] and 148 MHz - 150.775 MHz (150.8 MHz) bands are used for other [[SINCGARS|military]] purposes, including air to air (usually AM mode - “Victor”), data link systems and shorter-range tactical voice radios using analog or digital modes with or without encryption. 
[[Category:Utility radio stations]]
[[Category:Utility radio stations]]
[[Category: VHF/UHF Radio Services]]
[[Category: VHF/UHF Radio Services]]

Latest revision as of 17:48, 2 February 2024

Civil Air Patrol USAF Auxiliary CAP - the Civil Air Patrol are prolific users of HF-SSB (both USB voice and sometimes ALE data for frequency/link establishment, then back to SSB voice) and VHF-FM/VHF P25 digital voice systems in addition to traditional VHF-AM airband.

CAP maintains capability to communicate on other US government and military HF networks including SHARES, SECURE and COTHEN, among others. See the bottom of this page for Civil Air Patrol VHF frequencies. CAP was one of the groups interested in the adoption of the "military FRS" UHF short-range service (14 channel UHF intra squad radio or ISR) as well.


Civil Air Patrol CAP MF and HF Frequencies

SSB voice, USB mode.

  • 2011 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 2205 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 2371 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 2374 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 2379 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 2393 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 2508 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 2525 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 2560 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 2511 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 3160 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 3204 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 3385 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 4472 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 4477 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 4482 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 4502 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 4505 kHz USB - Net 5 - Regional primary
  • 4509 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 4512 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 4515 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 4576 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 4582 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 4591 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 4585 kHz USB - Net 2 - Regional primary
  • 4601 kHz USB - Net 7 - Regional primary
  • 4604 kHz USB - Net 3 - Regional primary
  • 4627 kHz USB - Net 6 - Regional primary
  • 4630 kHz USB - Net 4 - Regional primary
  • 4633 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 4636 kHz USB - Net 1 - Regional primary, also a SHARES frequency
  • 5006 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 5447 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 6773 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 6806 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 7341 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 7416 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 7602 kHz USB - Net 9 (Nationwide)
  • 7615 kHz USB - Nationwide, also a nationwide SHARES frequency
  • 7618 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 7630 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 7637 kHz USB - Net 8, alternate nationwide use, Papa Charlie Delta PCD frequency alt. to 7615 USB
  • 7656 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 7665 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 7704 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 8012 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 9047 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 9082 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 10162 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 10504 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 10510 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 10518 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 10542 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 10545 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 10550 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 10557 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 11402 kHz USB - Net 9 (Nationwide)
  • 12081 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 12098 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 12124 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 12177 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 12183 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 12200 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 12218 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 13415 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 14357 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 14424 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 14430 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 14438 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 14445 kHz USB - Net 2
  • 14450 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 14457 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 14902 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 14914 kHz USB - Net 1
  • 15602 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 16330 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 16333 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 16350 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 16353 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 17412 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 18205 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 18513 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 18516 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 19814 kHz USB - Net 10 (Nationwide data)
  • 20508 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 20511 kHz USB - Net 5
  • 20873 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 21863 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 22862 kHz USB - Net 4
  • 22872 kHz USB - Net 6
  • 22875 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 23006 kHz USB - Nationwide
  • 24553 kHz USB - Net 3
  • 24563 kHz USB - Net 8
  • 24566 kHz USB - Net 7
  • 25354 kHz USB - Nationwide 25.354 MHz
  • 26617 kHz USB - Net 6 26.617 MHz
  • 26620 kHz USB - Nationwide 26.62 MHz 26.620 MHz Not sure if still in use
  • 27546 kHz USB - Nationwide 27.546 MHz
  • 27900 kHz USB - Nationwide/Common Scene of Action Frequency 27.900 MHz
  • 29894 kHz USB - Nationwide 29.894 MHz


  • Net 1 - Northeast Region
  • Net 2 - Middle East Region
  • Net 3 - Great Lakes Region
  • Net 4 - Southeast Region
  • Net 5 - North Central Region
  • Net 6 - Southwest Region
  • Net 7 - Rocky Mountain Region
  • Net 8 - Pacific Region
  • Net 9 - National Network (voice)
  • Net 10 - National Network (data)

Nationwide frequencies are available for use by all regions, as are Net 9 and Net 10 frequencies. 26.62 MHz AM is often included with CAP frequency lists, and 26.620 MHz was used for short range tactical communications at one time, often with modified 11 meter 27MHz CB radio equipment.

Civil Air Patrol CAP VHF Frequencies

Channel Name or ID Frequency Tone (NFM Analog Mode) NAC (P25 Digital Voice Mode) Remarks
CC 1 141.5750 MHz 127.3 Hz PL NAC 4F9 Command and Control 1 (simplex)
CC 2 141.0000 MHz 131.8 Hz PL NAC 526 Command and Control 2 (simplex)
Tac 1 139.8750 MHz 173.8 Hz PL NAC 6CA Air to Air 1 (simplex)
AIR 1 149.2750 MHz 141.3 Hz PL NAC 585 Air to Air 1 (simplex)
AIR 2 150.5625 MHz 151.4 Hz PL NAC 5EA Air to Air 2 (simplex)
GUARD 1 150.2250 MHz 162.2 Hz PL NAC 656 CAP Guard 1 (simplex)
R-01 through R-61 (odd numbering) 148.1250 MHz Primary repeater (input: 143.5500 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
R-02 through R-62 (even numbering) 148.1500 MHz Secondary repeater (input: 143.7000 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
R-67 through R-70 148.1375 MHz Airborne and/or portable/tactical repeater (input 143.6250 MHz, various CTCSS tones or NAC codes)
NATSAR 155.1600 MHz CSQ - transmit 127.3 Hz recommended n/a - analog only National Search and Rescue (SAR) common (simplex), transmit 127.3 Hz CTCSS

The Civil Air Patrol uses VHF airband frequency 123.1 MHz for air-to-air coordination during search and rescue (SAR). Training ELT usage on 121.6 MHz (old frequency) and 121.775 MHz (new frequency).

All frequencies listed below are mixed mode analog FM or digital P25 Project 25 digital voice, depending on mission requirements.

In addition to the frequencies listed above, Civil Air Patrol radios are programmed with the USCG VHF marine frequencies, the MURS frequencies and the nationwide VHF interop frequencies. 148.125 MHz, 148.1375 MHz and 148.15 MHz are all part of the old analog VHF CAP frequency plan, only the old 149.5375 MHz air-to-ground frequency has been removed as part of the new narrow band FM and P25 digital CAP radio plan.

The 137 MHz - 144 MHz and 148 MHz - 150.775 MHz (150.8 MHz) bands are used for other military purposes, including air to air (usually AM mode - “Victor”), data link systems and shorter-range tactical voice radios using analog or digital modes with or without encryption.



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