Valid November 11, 2019 (Source: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11127.html)
If you are using BC’s backroads then you should really be carrying a VHF radio with the Resource Roads (RR) Channels programmed in so that you can call your location. Here’s a list. Your dealer will also be able to program these in for you.
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has instructed your radio equipment supplier to install the resource road channels using the channel labels and frequencies indicated below. Channels are specified narrowband (11 kHz) with a maximum transmitter power of 30 watts, or as otherwise indicated.
The following channels must only be used in locations where it is specifically posted for usage. Improper usage, for example “chit chat”, will result in harmful interference to other resource road and loading usages or to other priority radio spectrum users.
All channels are designated such that they cause no interference to other users and must accept interference from other priority users.
Two way radios using these channels require a mobile radio licence. The use of amateur, marine or user programmable radios is not permitted.
| Channel | Frequency (MHz) | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| LD-1 | 151.700 | |
| LD-2 | 151.745 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Southern British Columbia border, within 50 km of Ketchikan, Alaska, or within 200 km of Juneau, Alaska. |
| LD-3 | 151.790 | Not to be used within 20 km of Victoria, British Columbia |
| LD-4 | 151.805 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| LD-5 | 151.850 | Not to be used within 85 km of Petersburg, Alaska |
| Channel | Frequency (MHz) | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| RR-01 | 150.080 | |
| RR-02 | 150.110 | |
| RR-03 | 150.140 | |
| RR-04 | 150.185 | |
| RR-05 | 150.200 | |
| RR-06 | 150.245 | |
| RR-07 | 150.260 | |
| RR-08 | 150.320 | |
| RR-09 | 150.365 | |
| RR-10 | 150.410 | |
| RR-11 | 150.440 | |
| RR-12 | 150.500 | |
| RR-13 | 150.530 | |
| RR-14 | 150.545 | |
| RR-15 | 150.560 | |
| RR-16 | 150.590 | |
| RR-17 | 150.680 | |
| RR-18 | 150.710 | |
| RR-19 | 150.770 | |
| RR-20 | 150.830 | Not to be used within 64 km of Alaska State |
| RR-21 | 151.010 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-22 | 151.130 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-23 | 151.190 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-24 | 151.220 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-25 | 151.310 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-26 | 151.340 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-27 | 151.370 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border |
| RR-28 | 151.430 | Not to be used within 64 km of Alaska State |
| RR-29 | 151.460 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Southern British Columbia |
| RR-30 | 151.490 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border |
| RR-31 | 151.520 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border |
| RR-32 | 151.580 | Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border |
| RR-33 | 151.610 | |
| RR-34 | 151.640 | Not to be used within 64 km of Washington State |
| RR-35 | 151.670 | Not to be used within 20 km of Victoria, British Columbia |