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MAINE FOREST SERVICE
- Maine Forest Service is part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACV).
- 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
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 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
- Most state parks are reportedly using only portable radios.
- Baxter State Park, the state's largest, is a separate agency, but listed here to avoid confusion.
- Future use of the MSCOMMNET system is unknown.
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| DACV Statewide Common | 159.3300 | S | CSQ |
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