You might try getting the datasheet for the AR1010 and seeing if its
PLLs can be trained that high, or perhaps even overclocking it:

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8770

You might also look at wireless microphones - some are near that
range, and it may be possible to modify them, such as this Radio Shack
lapel mic - 169.505MHz:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2131022

Lastly, you could try mixing it to a more acceptable frequency:

http://michaelgellis.tripod.com/mixersin.html

But that's not much less work than designing your own receiver.

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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