[FedCom] "On Scene" Barnes MAP/ANGB

Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:31:38 -0500

Got to be one of the most ridiculous things I have heard of so far in
the name of "Homeland Security."  We are our own worst enemy.

Paul Cobb wrote:
> 
> Afternoon Gents:
> A word of caution from the south.
> Two different friends were monitoring at Peachtree-DeKalb & Hartsfield
> Int'l. They were approached by the
> local airport police unit. They were asked for ID and told that the FAA has
> asked that NO ONE monitor aircraft activity at airports. A call to the FAA
> PIO stated that there is a NEW provision in the Terriorist Controls to
> prohibit monitoring of aircraft AND other critical radio
> activities at ALL CONTROLLED airports. I have requested a copy of the
> Terriorists Controls from my Congressman for clarification. His Office
> Manager in DC returned my call and said the literature was of RESTRICTED
> ACCESS and was not available to the
> average citizen.
> SOOOOO!!!:  It seems the airport law enforcement
> personnel have something they can interrrept anyway they want. A word of
> caution.
> Paul Cobb    KD4CDE
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T.K. Ruffzarf" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 11:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [FedCom] "On Scene" Barnes MAP/ANGB
> 
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: ken windyka <[email protected]>
> > >Reply-To: [email protected]
> > >To: [email protected]
> > >Subject: [FedCom] "On Scene" Barnes MAP/ANGB
> > >Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 15:34:42 -0400
> > >
> > >Spent apporx two hours this morning (4/20/02) "on scene" on the civilian
> > >side of the airport (Westfield MA) with equipment BC780XLT & RS magnet
> > >mount mobile scanner antenna (250-1300 mhz).  FEDCOM wise here some
> > >applicable frequencies heard:
> > >
> > >165.7625 (no PL), S6 meter reading, steady tone carrier, probably FAA
> > >transmitter link (but interesting it wasn't showing any CTCCS/DPL).
> > >
> > >167.5875 (PL 167.9), S3/4 meter reading (not sure if simplex or
> repeater),
> > >just some unmodulated carriers, probably FBI.
> > >
> > >408.825  Data channel, S6 meter reading, believe it has to do with FAA
> > >instrumentation on airfield.
> > >
> > >409.175 Same as above.
> > >
> > >Additionally the following National Weather service freqs were audible:
> > >
> > >162.425 (Southern VT, Ames Hill, Marlboro VT)
> > >162.475 (Northern CT, Soap Stone Mt, Somers CT)
> > >162.525 (Berkshires (MA) & Eastern (NY), Mt Greylock, Adams MA)
> > >162.550 (Center Mass, Asnebumskit Hill Paxton MA)
> > >
> > >Actually very quiet radio communications wise!!!!
> > >
> > >Ken
> > >Springfield MA Monitoring Area
> > >
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> >   Just a note- the 165.7625 was being used for the same thing in San Diego
> ,
> > last time I checked, although FBI uses it by El Centro. I also get real
> > strong data on 408.825 but didn't know what it was...thanks/ruff
> >
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