Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival began today, continues through July 1, and then runs again from July 4-8. Organizers have used a wide variety of radio systems in past years. Last year (and in 2004), they used the National Mall site of the DC Area Federal SMR system. Because this is an LTR Passport system, it is not trackable with scanners, but is able to be monitored conventionally. In other years, organizers have used UHF business frequencies. Search the 451-453 MHz and 461-470 MHz bands. Also look for Park Police on 166.8500 [127.3].