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*Future use of the [[MSCOMMNET_Maine_State_Communications_Network|MSCOMMNET]] system is unknown.
 
*Future use of the [[MSCOMMNET_Maine_State_Communications_Network|MSCOMMNET]] system is unknown.
 
*[http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/gmaps/doc_map.pl Map of Public Parks and Lands]
 
*[http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/gmaps/doc_map.pl Map of Public Parks and Lands]
*Sites listed in the following table are specifically licensed for use of 159.2400; other Parks may be using portables.
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*Sites listed in the following table are specifically licensed for base station use of 159.2400; other Parks may only be using portables.
 
   
 
   
 
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Revision as of 23:33, 21 January 2015

MAINE FOREST SERVICE

  • Maine Forest Service is part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF).
  • MFS has begun using the MSCOMMNET system to a limited extent.
  • 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 dispatched from three regional headquarters: Augusta, Old Town & Ashland.
  • 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 I - ALLAGASH DISTRICT HQ PORTAGE
  • DISTRICT 2 - EAST BRANCH DISTRICT HQ
  • DISTRICT 3 - AROOSTOOK WATERS DISTRICT 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

Frequency Type Tone Site ID Site Location Notes Conf Date
154.3100 S CSQ State Fire Statewide fire mutual aid 2012.04.06
159.2850 S CSQ Northeast Forest Fire Compact All NE states & Canada 2008
159.4500 S CSQ TAC 1 Old South Zone Channel 2012.04.06
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 Forestry & 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 2011.08.27
DACF Statewide Common 159.3300 S CSQ

BAXTER STATE PARK

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