There seems to be a fair number of hams on this mailing list so hopefully
someone can help you out. I'd like to do a similar project so curious what
responses  you get.

Know around here it's on 162.500 was 162.550

Radio shack sells diy radio kits, so it might be as simple as getting the
right crystal oscillator for the frequency.

-Josh

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 11:13 AM, Mark <mark@cgmark.us> wrote:

> I have a project where I want to build a custom weather radio for use in
> north america. The band they use is around 162 Mhz. Does anyone know of
> any IC or parts that would make this easier. All the parts I keep
> finding are either no longer produced or very hard to get . I'm hoping
> not to have to build one from discrete parts like a bunch of transistors
> and coils, really hoping there is a chip out there , preferably in dip
> format , that I could add just a few parts to.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
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