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Old 02-09-2009, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kmacka View Post
What exactly is this "orderwire"?
Its a LOS Line of Sight WBFM UHF encrypted com system used on AF-1 and others.
When airborne on various UHF freqs like above it is very strong and you get a modem
static buzz just like a open mike with tone in background at least 100-200 miles out.
I think Monitoring Times has article on this.

Mark

ref below.. Thanks Dave,will add that to my lineup.No wonder I couldn't find in ZNY/ZDC listings.
Do you happen to have a UHF pairing with that?

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