2016 IndyCar Indy 500 Official Frequencies for CHIRP, Baofeng Radios
PLEASE SEE THE UPDATED 2017 FREQ LIST HERE
If you’ve wanted to listen in to team radio and track announcements- now you can do it yourself for about the same price as rental! Plus you’ll be able to do it every year afterwards at no extra cost.
>>> Download Chirp CSV Frequencies file <<<
Cars are input on channels that correspond with their number. So if you see a car pulling into the pits, or watching the lead change- perhaps a crash just happened- you should be able to type in the car number into your radio to skip directly to that frequency. All car and track frequencies are set with “Duplex off” to avoid accidentally transmitting on these frequencies.
I use CHIRP to program my Baofeng radio, and then export it to a CSV file that anyone else can use to import, or use as reference for a different programming method. You are free to use it and share with your family and friends. All driver frequencies are taken from the official spotters guide. Additionally, I have added in frequencies that in the past have included the PA system, race officials, broadcast radio feed, and TV feeds. Some of these might not work- but they are there to experiment with. (Channels 116-127)
Finally- my export includes local Indianapolis repeaters and national calling frequencies for HAM operators. You must hold a Armature Radio License in order to transmit on these frequencies- but you can always listen! (Channels 100-115) (Learn more about obtaining your HAM license here)
GEAR—
Don’t have the gear to listen this year? It’s not too late. Amazon has everything you need- and if you’re in Indy- you can get free SAME DAY delivery if you’re a Prime member.
Radio:
Baofeng Black UV-5R V2+ Plus (Same day Prime eligible)
Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band (cheapest entry price)
Baofeng UV-82 (the radio I use)
Headphones
Powerstroke PSL4HPK Noise Suppression/Voice Amplifying Headphones (headphone I use)
Howard Leight 1030110 Sync Noise-Blocking Stereo Earmuff (Same day Prime eligible)
Howard Leight by Honeywell 1010390 Hi-Vis Radio and MP3 Ear Muff (built in radio)
3M TEKK WorkTunes Hearing Protector, MP3 Compatible with AM/FM Tuner
Earbuds – use your own, along with standard ear muff protection
3M Peltor H10A Optime 105 Earmuff (hearing protection only- use your own earbuds)
PROGRAMMING—
Download Chirp here: http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
Learn how to install Chirp and necessary drivers here: http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_CHIRP.php
The Miklor site is the best out there for Baofeng info! http://www.miklor.com/
(Other Chirp compatible radios)
If you already own or want to buy something other than the Baofengs listed above- the Chirp software should be able to program any of the following radios.
AnyTone
Alinco
Baofeng/Pofung
Baojie
BTECH
Feidaxin
Icom
Intek
Jetstream
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Juentai
Kenwood
KYD
Leixen
Puxing
QYT
Retevis
Sainsonic
TYT
Yaesu
WACCOM
Wouxun
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2016 IndyCar Scanning Frequencies for Chirp
PLEASE SEE THE UPDATED 2017 FREQ LIST HERE
The following file can be used to import the scanning 
frequencies to your handheld HAM radio using the Chirp software. According to the Chirp website, you should be able to program any of the radios listed below. I have the cars frequencies lined up on the channel that corresponds with their car number. Channels 122 and up are (from last year) frequencies used by race officials, the PA system, and the IMS broadcast. These, along with channels 100-114 (local repeaters and national calling Freqs) have been set to skip by default- so you don’t stumble on them during a race.
—> CSV Export file <—
I will update this list again before the One Hundredth Running of the Indianapolis 500.
***All frequencies were found via the offical spotters guide from IndyCar.com.***
Download Chirp here: http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
Learn how to install Chirp and necessary drivers here: http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_CHIRP.php
(Chirp compatible radios)
AnyTone
Alinco
Baofeng/Pofung
Baojie
BTECH
Feidaxin
Icom
Intek
Jetstream
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Juentai
Kenwood
KYD
Leixen
Puxing
QYT
Retevis
Sainsonic
TYT
Yaesu
WACCOM
Wouxun
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