Icom UHF 450 to 520 Mhz

[one_iota]

I have an Icom IC440 that can be tuned to receive-only channels between 450 and 520 Mhz.

Has anyone with an Icom bothered with this functionality?

I've "read" the manual and it is as clear as mud. I think that it won't scan and that you need to set the channel/frequency that you want to receive.

Is there any benefit in exploring this?

[dmdigital]

I have the IC-440 but haven't even bothered to looked in to this. Some of the GME's also have this ability.

[Sprint]

all of the GME's are programmable via laptop and programming cable, the icom IC400 is the same, and i expect the IC400 is no different

[one_iota]

Apparently the IC-440 can be programmed on the unit in both wide and narrow bands without having software and hardware.

Who inhabits those areas of the spectrum who might be worth listening to?

[THE BOOGER]

have just looked at my manual (ic400 pro)and its not real clear if you are interested try ringing Australian Mobile radio at homebush they are icom dealers thats who programme ours they can probably help as for who is on those freqs try Scanningaustralia they have a full list of who is where:) I think you will find all state police and emergency services are in that range although nsw police require an apco25 decoder

[one_iota]

Thanks for the link.

Whilst having a look around I also came across this useful site:

The DXZone: ham-radio, shortwave and cb-radio guide (http://www.dxzone.com/)

http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Radio_Scanning/Regional/Australia/