Live stream of CPKC, CN, and BNSF mainline railroad operations in and around Chicago, IL.  This feed was recently (late June 2025) upgraded to a Kenwood TK-7180 radio, which brings significantly improved reception and range.  With many more options available now, we are experimenting to find the right mix of frequencies to monitor.

Frequencies/Subdivisions Currently Monitored (Sources: Illinois and Indiana Railroads Radio Reference pages):

• 160.350 MHz – CN Mattesen and Lakefront Subs (RTC Desk 11).
• 160.770 MHz – CPKC C&M Sub (CPKC C&M Sub Dispatcher).
• 160.920 MHz – CN Road Channel.
• 161.100 MHz – BNSF Chicago Sub (Union Avenue Dispatcher / East End Dispatcher).
• 161.190 MHz – CN Chicago and Joliet Subs (RTC Desk 1).
• 161.295 MHz – CN Waukesha Sub (RTC Desk 15).
• 161.475 MHz –CN Leithton Sub (RTC Desk 11).
• 161.520 MHz – CPKC Elgin Sub (CPKC Elgin Dispatcher / Tower B-17).

Equipment: Kenwood TK-7180 paired with a TrainTenna Blade indoor antenna, located on the top floor of a 5-story building on the north side of Chicago.  Broadcast uses Audio Hijack for Mac.