Brunswck Maine & Discrete

[dgregjones]

While attending the air show in Maine this weekend I thought I had all the necessary frequencies programmed. I also took my Pro-106 which I used for searching and "stalking" new frequencies.
However the air boss and tower frequencies were silent from years past. I saw planes take off without hearing them cleared as I usually monitored.
I heard the term "discrete" used a couple of times and wondered what it meant. One example was when the F22 Raptor was having difficulty communicating with the P-51 Mustang (Heritage Flight) the pilot said something like he may be on discrete.
Does anyone know what this means? Are these frequencies receivable?
I searched on and off all day and did not find any new frequencies.
I tried researching discrete frequencies and only got more confused.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Duke

 

[MBill]

Discrete Frequencies

Type in the forum search box, "Discrete Frequencies" that will bring up about 200+ comments. Go to
the 2nd page and scroll down to the post "Discrete Frequencies". "Captkel" provides the FAA
definition.
And yes they are receivable as any other aeronautical frequency. Just have to know where to find
them in the 118 to 136 Mhz air band. Use the glossary to find the ARTCC listing for the Centers
and I believe you should seem them listed for each center.

I don't know if local airports use discrete frequencies. Maybe they are given special permission
to use a frequency for special events such as the one you attended. Or they could just use the
general purpose ones in the 123 to 124 Mhz band and refer to it (them) as discrete frequencies
for the duration of the event.

Bill

 

[N1BHH]

Brunswick UNICOM is 122.725, things have changed from the days of NAS Brunswick.

AirNav: KBXM - Brunswick Executive Airport