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=='''MAINE FOREST SERVICE'''== | =='''MAINE FOREST SERVICE'''== | ||
| − | *Maine Forest Service is part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF). | + | *Maine Forest Service is part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF), formerly Dept. of Conservation. |
| − | *MFS has | + | *MFS has transitioned to [[MSCOMMNET_Maine_State_Communications_Network|MSCOMMNET]] for most communications. |
| − | *The future of the MFS conventional repeater system is undetermined but some sites may stay in service to supplement the digital system in the event of a major forest fire | + | *Forest Service Rangers are now routinely dispatched on MSCommNet by the SP RCCs. |
| − | + | *The future of the MFS conventional repeater system is undetermined, but some sites may stay in service to supplement the digital system in the event of a major forest fire. | |
*[http://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_protection/index.html Maine Forest Service Protection Division] | *[http://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_protection/index.html Maine Forest Service Protection Division] | ||
*[http://www.scan-ne.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1480&d=1406941388 Map of Forest Service Districts w/Callsigns] | *[http://www.scan-ne.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1480&d=1406941388 Map of Forest Service Districts w/Callsigns] | ||
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=== '''MFS NORTHERN REGION HQ ASHLAND''' === | === '''MFS NORTHERN REGION HQ ASHLAND''' === | ||
| − | *DISTRICT | + | *DISTRICT 1 - ALLAGASH DISTRICT HQ PORTAGE |
| − | *DISTRICT 2 - EAST BRANCH DISTRICT HQ | + | *DISTRICT 2 - EAST BRANCH DISTRICT HQ ISLAND FALLS |
| − | *DISTRICT 3 - AROOSTOOK WATERS DISTRICT MASARDIS | + | *DISTRICT 3 - AROOSTOOK WATERS DISTRICT HQ MASARDIS |
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|159.2850|| S||CSQ||||[http://www.nffpc.org/html/eng/info/about/1.html '''Northeast Forest Fire Compact''']||All NE states, NY & Canada||2008 | |159.2850|| S||CSQ||||[http://www.nffpc.org/html/eng/info/about/1.html '''Northeast Forest Fire Compact''']||All NE states, NY & Canada||2008 | ||
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| − | |159.4500|| S||CSQ||||TAC 1 ||Old South Zone Channel|| | + | |159.4500|| S||CSQ||||TAC 1 ||Old South Zone Channel||2015.05.06 jlf001 |
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|159.3600|| S||CSQ||||TAC 2 ||Old Eastern Zone Channel||2008 | |159.3600|| S||CSQ||||TAC 2 ||Old Eastern Zone Channel||2008 | ||
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|Sebago Lake State Park||159.2400||S||CSQ|| || | |Sebago Lake State Park||159.2400||S||CSQ|| || | ||
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| − | |Two Lights State Park||159.2400||S||156.7||Inc. Crescent Beach || | + | |Two Lights State Park||159.2400||S||156.7||Inc. Crescent Beach ||2015.05.01 Maine45 |
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|DACF Statewide Common||159.3300||S||CSQ|||| | |DACF Statewide Common||159.3300||S||CSQ|||| | ||
Revision as of 05:29, 12 May 2015
Contents
MAINE FOREST SERVICE
- Maine Forest Service is part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF), formerly Dept. of Conservation.
- MFS has transitioned to MSCOMMNET for most communications.
- Forest Service Rangers are now routinely dispatched on MSCommNet by the SP RCCs.
- The future of the MFS conventional repeater system is undetermined, but some sites may stay in service to supplement the digital system in the event of a major forest fire.
- Maine Forest Service Protection Division
- Map of Forest Service Districts w/Callsigns
MFS SOUTHERN REGION HQ AUGUSTA
- DISTRICT 1 - SACO RIVER HQ GRAY
- DISTRICT 2 - RANGELEY DISTRICT HQ CUPSUPTIC
- DISTRICT 3 - DAMARISCOTTA DISTRICT HQ JEFFERSON
| Frequency | Type | Tone | Site ID | Site Location | Notes | Conf Date |
| 159.3000 | R | 141.3 | WNST582 | Ossipee Hill, Waterboro, York CO | 2014.04.13 schwab | |
| 159.3900 | R | 141.3 | WNUM496 | Pleasant Mtn., Denmark, Oxford CO | 2012.04.06 | |
| 159.2550 | R | 118.8 | WNUF299 | Mt Blue, Avon, Franklin CO | 2012.04.07 | |
| 159.4050 | R | 141.3 | WNST873 | Hatchet Mtn, Hope, Knox CO | 2012.04.04 | |
| 159.4350 | R | 114.8 | WNSU518 | West Kennebago, Stetsontown TWP, Oxford CO | 2008 |
MFS CENTRAL REGION HQ OLD TOWN
- DISTRICT 1 - DOWNEAST DISTRICT HQ JONESBORO
- DISTRICT 2 - ST. CROIX RIVER DISTRICT HQ LEE
- DISTRICT 3 - MOOSEHEAD DISTRICT HQ GREENVILLE
| Frequency | Type | Tone | Site ID | Site Location | Notes | Conf Date |
| 159.3750 | R | 114.8 | WNST885 | Big Moose Mtn., Big Moose TWP, Piscataquis CO | ||
| 159.4350 | R | 100.0 | WNUA999 | Passadumkeag Mtn., Grand Falls Plt., Penobscot CO | ||
| 159.4350 | R | Almanac Mtn, Lakeville Plantation | Inactive | |||
| 159.2700 | R | 100.0 | WNST843 | Tunk Mtn,T10 SD, Hancock CO | 2008 | |
| 159.2550 | R | 100.0 | WNSU513 | Cooper Hill, Cooper, Washington CO |
MFS NORTHERN REGION HQ ASHLAND
- DISTRICT 1 - ALLAGASH DISTRICT HQ PORTAGE
- DISTRICT 2 - EAST BRANCH DISTRICT HQ ISLAND FALLS
- DISTRICT 3 - AROOSTOOK WATERS DISTRICT HQ MASARDIS
| Frequency | Type | Tone | Site ID | Site Location | Notes | Conf Date |
| 159.3450 | R | 123.0 | WNSU514 | Deboullie Mtn., T15 R9, Aroostock CO | ||
| 159.3150 | R | 114.8 | WNSU512 | Big Spencer Mtn., T02 R13, Piscataquis CO | ||
| 159.3150 | R | Allagash Mtn | Inactive | |||
| 159.4650 | R | 118.8 | WNST794 | Norway Bluff, T09 R09, Piscataquis CO | ||
| 159.3900 | R | 123.0 | WNUK670 | Number Nine Mtn, Bridgewater, Aroostock CO | ||
| 159.2700 | R | 131.8 | WQJR760 | Priestly Mtn., T10 R13, Piscataquis CO |
MFS STATEWIDE SIMPLEX CHANNELS
- Maine Forestry is also licensed at numerous locations for simplex use of the above repeater frequencies for tactical use at major fires.
- Reports of this simplex use with any PL used would be appreciated!
| Frequency | Type | Tone | Site ID | Site Location | Notes | Conf Date |
| 31.6200 | S | CSQ | Northeast Forest Fire Compact | All NE states, NY & Canada | ||
| 31.7400 | S | CSQ | Northeast Forest Fire Compact | All NE states, NY & Canada | ||
| 154.3100 | S | CSQ | State Fire | Statewide fire mutual aid | 2012.04.06 | |
| 159.2400 | S | CSQ | State Parks | Forestry link to State Parks | ||
| 159.2850 | S | CSQ | Northeast Forest Fire Compact | All NE states, NY & Canada | 2008 | |
| 159.4500 | S | CSQ | TAC 1 | Old South Zone Channel | 2015.05.06 jlf001 | |
| 159.3600 | S | CSQ | TAC 2 | Old Eastern Zone Channel | 2008 | |
| 159.4200 | S | CSQ | TAC 3 | Old Western Zone Channel | 2008 | |
| 159.3300 | S | CSQ | DACF Statewide Common | Shared w/State Parks | 2008 |
MAINE STATE PARKS
- Future use of the MSCOMMNET system is unknown.
- Map of Public Parks and Lands
- Sites listed in the following table are specifically licensed for base station use of 159.2400; other Parks may only be using portables.
| Channel | Frequency | Type | Tone | Notes | Confirmation/Re-Confirmations |
| Camden Hills State Park | 159.2400 | S | CSQ | ||
| Cobscook Bay State Park | 159.2400 | S | CSQ | ||
| Damariscotta Lake State Park | 159.2400 | S | CSQ | ||
| Reid State Park | 159.2400 | S | CSQ | ||
| Sebago Lake State Park | 159.2400 | S | CSQ | ||
| Two Lights State Park | 159.2400 | S | 156.7 | Inc. Crescent Beach | 2015.05.01 Maine45 |
| DACF Statewide Common | 159.3300 | S | CSQ |
BAXTER STATE PARK
- Managed by Baxter State Park Authority, a separate agency.
- Future use of the MSCOMMNET system is unknown.
- Baxter State Park Fire Plan 2012 contains Baxter SP and Maine Forest Service Radio information.
| Channel | Frequency | Type | Tone | Notes | Confirmation/Re-Confirmations |
| Baxter State Park Car to Car | 159.3000 | S | 141.3 | ||
| Baxter State Park Repeater | 159.2250 | R | 141.3 |
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