Frequency Lists - NJ/NY

MetroCor’s website listings are based upon MetroCor’s own database. At the beginning of each calendar year, MetroCor submits a derivative listing of coordinated systems to the American Radio Relay League (“ARRL”) for publication in their annual Repeater Directory (“RD”).

While the ARRL RD is a handy guide for repeater users in the area that MetroCor services, it only reflects a “snapshot” listing of coordinated systems at the time of publication. In other words, it is NOT a “coordination” guide”. If coordination was either granted or rescinded on any systems listed or not in the RD at the time of publication, there is no way for anyone to know.

MetroCor continues to reflect new coordination grants on its website. The coordination picture in our area has been and will continue to be ever-changing. We will continue the verification of the data sent on each and every system. The verification process will vary and be done on a “case-by-case” basis, as need and resources require.

“Waiting List” – In 2006, MetroCor has begun the process of attempting to recommend frequency pairs to those on the respective band’s list, starting with Two Meters. A letter to the waiting list “candidate” explains the assignment and the responsibilities entailed for the candidate to fulfill, in order to submit a valid coordination assignment and begin testing. The “construction” period is six months from date of the letter notice.

This is the first and last chance for all those on the list. If this final step results in no response or of no further interest, they will be dropped off the list, and everyone will move up the list. Once these lists have been accommodated as best as possible with whatever MetroCor feels is available, the waiting lists will no longer be employed.

All applicants must keep in mind that selection for a particular frequency pair on a particular band may not occur in “numeric date” order. As an example, if Applicant No. 1 is in Manhattan and wants a 70CM repeater pair, he/she will be waiting a “long” time. Applicant No. 2, if out in Eastern Long Island, or western-most part of MetroCor’s coverage area in Northern New Jersey, they may be coordinated ahead of No.1. This is because Applicant No.2 is in a less “RF-dense” or less “RF-saturated” area, and will be easier to coordinate and cross coordinate.

This statement, as well as others on this website, are subject to change at any time.

This page was updated on 01/01/2007