HF Data Burst Re: DOE Convoy Comms & Re: [FedCom] Transporter Picture

[Larry Van Horn, N5FPW]

Nope, not on what is in this data burst. I would bet a paycheck anyone 
listening on the outside looking in aren't gonna know given what these 
convoys carry. I would say that is a safe bet. ;-))

73 all de Chief

Larry Van Horn, N5FPW
Assistant Editor/Milcom Columnist
Monitoring Times magazine



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken" <rfinder1 at verizon.net>
To: "Larry Van Horn, N5FPW" <larryvanhorn at monitoringtimes.com>; "Discussion 
of Federal Government Communications" <fedcom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:21 AM
Subject: HF Data Burst Re: DOE Convoy Comms & Re: [FedCom] Transporter 
Picture


> Thanks Chief!!!!
>
> Now one has to wonder what information is in the encrypted "data burst"? 
> I'd guess that the data set would include:
> Convoy id, truck/trailer id, position, & status code (most likey an 
> automatic sensor type generated code but there's probably a manual "in 
> trouble" button that can be pressed).  I know in the commercial truck 
> industry the sensor packages can be set to
> alarm the control center if a vehicle goes off a set route; stopped for 
> too long; trailer disconnected from tractor, etc...
>
> Additionally, it's probable also that the  Kirkland AFB, NM operations 
> center is tied in with other remote HF transmitters/receivers throughout 
> the country (via satellite?) to decrease potential HF transmissions 
> problems from just one location.
>
> Wondering also if the monitors concluded that the transmissions were from 
> a fixed or mobile location?
>
> I'm trying to remember if there's been any feature stories in "Monitoring 
> Times" on data burst transmissions.
>
> Ken
> Springfield MA Monitoring Area
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Larry Van Horn, N5FPW" <n5fpw at brmemc.net>
> To: "Discussion of Federal Government Communications" 
> <fedcom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 8:39 AM
> Subject: Re: DOE Convoy Comms & Re: [FedCom] Transporter Picture
> snip..snip..
>
>> DOE SECOM Transportation Security Detail/Safeguard Division
> snip..snip..
>> 7700.0  Channel 5*
> snip..sn9ip
>> 11555.0 Channel 8*
>> Frequencies marked with an * have had recent burst activity. The others 
>> have not.
>
>
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