Milair traffic heard today

[splash1]

11-07-08

(252.900 IOWA ANG OPS) 07:49 hrs ( JOSA 344) 40118 20 min out . Will be on ground for about 1hr 30 min. No passengers on board, will require 3000lbs of fuel . Alfa 1 for maintenance status.

(383.200 Scott Command Post) 10:10hrs Unknown calling Des Moines

(343.500 Air Refuel 016 pri) 10:11hrs Air refuel operation with unknown players.

(239.800 Pilot to Metro) 10:40 hrs Unknown calling SCOTT AFB for weather at TINKER AFB.

(257.720 Unknown) 10:59 Devil 11 calling center passing 37.5 for 360 / passing 370 for 260. then told center never mind . ( sounded a little mixed up)

(319.200 KZID Rossville) 11:02 Devil 11 flight of 4 level 340. trail will be about a 6 mile string from first aircraft to last would like to stay as one group , but will brake up into separate two ships groups if we need to. Center gave frq switch to 370.950

(370.950 KZAU Burlington) 11:04 Devil 11 flight of 4 non standard formation passing 27.5 for 240.

(351.700 Quad city) 11:07 Devil 11 flight of 4 non standard level 240 . leaving 240 for 9000.

Rick L

 

[splash1]

11-07-08

(353.550 Kankakee /high) 14:39 hrs. “Animal 01” calling Chicago center.

11-08-08

(344.600 Pilot to Metro) 13:03 hrs “Mash 52” calling Grissom ARB

(252.100 305ARW/ 934AW) 13:13hrs Unknown calling in
condition report ( no write-ups)

(257.800 Military to civilian towers) Unknown telling other aircraft to push 266.8 .

(227.400 OFFUTT METRO) 13:39 hrs It sounded like “INFO” getting weather for southern California.





Update to previous post on frequency 257.720 should state 257.725 as a nationwide ATC Service (Approach/Departure Control Service)

Rick L

 

[splash1]

11-14-08

(252.900 Hawkeye OPS) 16:02 hrs. Carbon -7 calling Hawkeye ops 15 minutes out with 35 passengers. Is parking available, and we will also need fuel?

(344.600 Pilot to Metro) 16:26 hrs. Lancer 33 calling Grissom Metro.

Lancer also called Grissom on (342.500 Pilot to Metro)

Rick

 

[jvdkieft]

Active on 138.2 tonight, I think doing exercises with AWACS. Have heard vectors to Red Air, and just heard Hawkeye 13 call "Fox 3" (guns, if I recall).

 

[jvdkieft]

Just turned my scanner back on after dinner and heard the quote of the day on 138.200:

"This would be way more difficult for people less talented than us."

 

[splash1]

Jvdkieft
Nice to hear from you.

11-18-08
(252.100 305ARW/934AW) 12:39hrs. Unknown with no write-ups, going back to delta one

(343.500 AIR REFUEL Pri) 12:44hrs. Did not hear any call-sign , but did catch a tail #7400787

(277.700 SCOTT TANKERS) 13:14 hrs. In Howard MOA area.

(257.900 HOWARD MOA) 13:40hrs

(321.000 COMMAND POST) 14:18hrs UPSET 71, 20 minutes out, code 2 with 19000 lbs of fuel.

(311.300 Possibly Minnesota 133rd) 14:42hrs Doing combat exercise.

(139.800 IL/WI/IN/IA-ANG) Very brief comms.

(311.000 COMMAND POST) Very brief comms

(373.100 VOLK CP / 185FG) 17:56. BAT 21 calling? Ops 30 minutes out, full stop at this time unless we get a change in winds.

Rick

 

[splash1]

Logs from 11-20-08



(353.550 KANKAKEE high) 03:44hrs (Sounded like) TOPE 22 calling Chicago Center level at 310.

(321.000 COMMAND POST) 11:27hrs GUS 23.
Then a different voice calling in with 3pks, landing with about 35 on the fuel, code one, pass on to maintenance.

(319.200 KZID) 13:37hrs LOBO 61. (Sounded like) 320 non RVSN Then switch to 327.150.


(291.900 AIR REFUEL 640) 14:04hrs Weak signal, but sounded like DRAGON checking in

(372.000 UNKNOWN) 14:05 LOBO 61 (sounded like) 300 non RVSN

(293.600 USAF/ NORAD /AIR 2 AIR) 14:20hrs . Female voice with reports.
14:48 Male voice with (sounded like) BUD to DRAGNET status. DRAGON ONE status.

(284.620 MINNEAPOLIS) 14:48hsr (Sounded like) TOPE 22

(322.475 UNKNOWN) 14:51 3235 for TOPE 22 then to 257.725 >290.700 KZKC asking for decent into Whitman > 269.300 ATC KIRKSVILLE level at 330 looking for lower.



No logs for 11-21-08 as the wife shut-off my radios.

Rick

 

[splash1]

Logs from

11-25-08


239.800 PILOT TO METRO) 01:37hrs
Reach 9170

(280.800 ANG) 09:20 hrs. Weak signal with something about fuel.

(138.200 AIR TO AIR) 10:20hrs
14:27 tactical calling


(351.700 QUAD CITY) 10:44hrs

(354.100 KZAU OTTUMA) 10:44hrs Unknown 31 flight level at 220

(323.025 MINN /MASON CITY) 12:04hrs It sounded like RUSTY ONE (26F)

(372.000 UNKNOWN ) 12:03 hrs UNKNOWN giving frequency change of 323.025

(323.025 MINN MASON CITY) 12:10 hrs FAST 21 calling Minneapolis

238.900 PILOT TO METRO) 12:44hrs UNKNOWN 100 miles west of your station we are proceeding to (sl) Wrangley AFB arrival time 2000 would like to get some weather updates please.

(343.500 AIR REFUEL 016 Pri) 12:52hrs Unknown doing refuel operations.

(257.725 UNKNOWN ) 13:09 hrs Good signal, just could not understand what he said his callsign was, even after listening to it several times. Calling Chicago Center

(311.300) 14:44hrs Possibly the 133rd from Minnesota

(327.150 CC - DBQ ?) 15:20hrs FAST 21 at 270 . Fast 21 can we get a uniform freq please. given 319.250. Note 319.250 is listed as Oshkosh WI , but heard them on 319.200 listed as Rossville IN.

(319.200) 15.:16 hrs Center FAST 21 at 270. FAST 21 good day.

(269.300 ATC KIRKSVILLE) 15:20hrs. FAST 21 at 270 .

(252.100) 19:03 hrs Unknown 20 to 30 minutes out code one , 3 space (a) passengers on board, request air stairs and transportation.

(318.050 509BW-WHITEMAN ) 19:11 hrs REAPER go for (sl) JEST 21. JEST21 REAPER.22. Go ahead. Do you have time to try another set on contacts.

(321.000 COMMAND POST) 19:20hrs Unknown stating . Will be doing 1 touch and go, then come around and do a full stop. Landing with 21,000lbs of fuel. We are code 2

(388.850 509BW- WHITEMAN) 19:37hrs. Weak signal. Something about channel 32 and 72 to decent.

 

[jvdkieft]

Hey Splash, did the B-2s come and play at Crypt? I see you logged some REAPER callsigns and 509th traffic.

 

[splash1]

Hello jvdkieft

I’m not sure if the B-2s were in the Crypt MOA or not, can’t hear much from the north western part of the state unless they are pretty high up. I live on the side of a hill so I think that may play in on reception issue.

Brian (WNOR) may have more information on B-2s in the Crypt MOA.

With you in Urbandale you should be able to hear Crypt MOA, the training route to your west and both Refuel tracks to the south with and outside antenna.

I have a scantenna on the roof and a radio shack (Model: 20-176: $25.00) in the attic . they both seem to work about the same. I also use rg6 coax from radio shack. Don’t use rg58., to much loss in signal strength.
I did however tweak the radio shack antenna slightly by cutting the top element to 12 inches.

Rick

 

[burner50]

I also use rg6 coax from radio shack. Don’t use rg58., to much loss in signal strength.

Careful... the impedance nazi's will get you!


Wish I could run with RG6, my radios wont load into it. I'm all RG-8 now

 

[splash1]

Logs from 12-01-08

(343.500 AIR REFUEL-016 PRI) 10:25 & 10:54hrs. Unknown with air refuel operations.

(372.200 PILOT TO DISPATCH) 10:46hrs (sl) HANG-37 or HANK-37 calling VOLK Dispatch. We will be there in approximately one zero past the hour, would like to perform an engine running offload, one baggage pallet with 34 passengers.

(240.350 AIR REFUEL-318 PRI) 10:56hrs (sl) WYLIE-12 air refuel operations.
Again at 11:26hrs

(252.900 IA ANG OPS) 11:16hrs Unknown 45 minutes out from your station with 34 passengers.

(246.800 ARMY AIR TO AIR) 11:20hrs Unknown with fuel reports.

(297.300 AIR REFUEL 406 high PAWNEE –LAMONI) 11:44hrs Unknown air refuel operations

(255.400 FSS ENROUTE) 12:38hrs Unknown

(305.400 GUS TANKER INTERPLANE) 13:11hrs Short weak signal

(311.000 COMMAND POST) 14:36hrs Unknown landing on the hour 21z, Alfa one on maintenance status, negative cargo, request parking.

(318.050 509BW-WHITEMAN) 16:21hrs Hard to understand, I think his mask is on to tight but sounded like a B-2

Rick

 

[splash1]

Logs from 12-02-08 / 12-03-08


(291.900 AIR REFUEL 640) 10:44hrs ; ? -51 copies have a good day

(132.025 YELLOW-12 VOLK MOA) 10:49 hrs Heavy accent unable to under his transmission

286.500 IL ARNG 11:44hrs (sl) AUDIT with weak signal

(343.500 AIR REFUEL 016 PRI) 12:37hrs Unknown with air refuel ops

(139.800 AIR TO AIR) 13:27hrs Unknown
138.200

(321.00 COMMAND POST) 13:hrs Unknown 20 minutes with 20k on the fuel we are code one.

12-03-08

(288.900 UNKNOWN) 02:04hrs GOLD -71

Rick

 

[splash1]

12-04-08

(321.000 COMMAND POST) 09:37hrs UPSET -71 calling UPSET Control climbing up through 31 it’s been a smooth ride we are just south of Madison right now. 51 this is 71 are you up yet we are south of Madison with a smooth ride.

(227.800 TRUMAN MOA) 10:03 hrs (sounded like) HOG OPS this is UPSET -71 just to let you know we will be able to make that time. We will be in the MOA at 1630

(343.500 AIR REFUEL 016 PRI) 10:37hrs (sl) BAT -2 radio check

(323.150 KZKC-d HOLDEN) 11:18 hrs 2460 calling Minneapolis

(284.620 MINNEAPOLIS) 11:30 hrs Unknown asking permission to set up orbit over Lamoni

11:30 hrs DEATH 12 changing fl to 290 confirming with Center.

(298.775 BROCHURE Pri) 14:20hrs Unknown requesting airspace 45 Alfa-bravo/ in the block 13 for 15

(319.200 KZID) 15:38 hrs Chicago center CANYON 21 flight of two level 270

(257.925 CC –LONE ROCK) 15:51 hrs ANIMAL 01 flight level 240

(323.225 CHICAGO CENTER) 15:57 hrs Unknown with you at 280

(372.000 UNKNOWN )16:20hrs Unknown flight level 280

(383.200 SCOTT COMMAND POST) 18:22 hrs Unknown heading back to ANDREWS AFB had a delay with the de-icing.


rick

 

[splash1]

Logs from 12-07-08

09:52 hrs 307.9000 CAMELOT 11 with you at fl 280 , have a good day

11:28hrs 252.100 Unknown trying to get a message to their Command Post

11:38hrs 323.225 Sounded like DEVIL 11

11:38hrs 319.200 DEVIL 11

11:56hrs 284.620 DEVIL 11

11:58hrs 311.000 ZAPPER 11

12:33hrs 238.900 AIR REFUEL 105-Pri Unknown calling Minneapolis

12:59hrs 277.400 METRO-OFFUT Unknown asking for direct to Minneapolis, Duluth, North 4720 west 088, Grand Rapids, CRL, VHP-Brickyard, Kansas city , Offutt fl 270

14:19hrs 351.700 RIDER 69 passing at (sl)10880

14:23hrs 323.225 RIDER 69 out of 230 for-----

16:02hrs 233.700 Unknown 27 minutes out coming on deck, as of right now we are dropping off a General , Bravo 6 amber 20.

 

[splash1]

Update for 132nd FW

IOWA* 132nd FIGHTER WING ANG F-16s from Des Moines Airport
138.150 VICTOR -01 ( All AM Mode) (ALSO KNOWN AS HAWKEYE OPS)
138.200 VICTOR -12.
138.300 VICTOR -13.
138.400 VICTOR -14.
139.700 VICTOR -18.

252.900 UNIFORM - 01 (ALSO KNOWN AS HAWKEYE OPS)
288.300 UNIFORM - 11
311.300 UNIFORM - 12
233.400 UNIFORM - 13
298.600 UNIFORM - 14
269.625 UNIFORM - 16
363.200 UNIFORM - 17
316.900 UNIFORM - 18

Call signs used by the 132nd FW are HAWKEYES; PANTHER; CYCLONE; BULLDOG;

Other reported call signs used by 132nd FW are TACO and VIPER Note: I haven't heard them used around eastern Iowa except by other fighters in the area.
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More Air Tactical frequencies used by 132nd

138.100
138.500
138.875 also used by 185 ARW
138.900
139.900

Also heard Hawkeyes on 275.800 No id on this freq yet.

http://sua.faa.gov/sua/Welcome.do

http://www.iadesm.ang.af.mil/mac/MACA Home.html

http://www.iowanationalguard.com/ANG/Default.htm

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[2ManyToys]

Splash1,

Any chance of have these freq's in a csv, USAD or ARC type file? I'm kinda' lazy & would like to simply import them via ARC396/996/96.

Update for 132nd FW

IOWA* 132nd FIGHTER WING ANG F-16s from Des Moines Airport
138.150 VICTOR -01 ( All AM Mode) (ALSO KNOWN AS HAWKEYE OPS)
138.200 VICTOR -12.
138.300 VICTOR -13.
138.400 VICTOR -14.
139.700 VICTOR -18.

252.900 UNIFORM - 01 (ALSO KNOWN AS HAWKEYE OPS)
288.300 UNIFORM - 11
311.300 UNIFORM - 12
233.400 UNIFORM - 13
298.600 UNIFORM - 14
269.625 UNIFORM - 16
363.200 UNIFORM - 17
316.900 UNIFORM - 18

Call signs used by the 132nd FW are HAWKEYES; PANTHER; CYCLONE; BULLDOG;

Other reported call signs used by 132nd FW are TACO and VIPER Note: I haven't heard them used around eastern Iowa except by other fighters in the area.
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More Air Tactical frequencies used by 132nd

138.100
138.500
138.875 also used by 185 ARW
138.900
139.900

Also heard Hawkeyes on 275.800 No id on this freq yet.

http://sua.faa.gov/sua/Welcome.do

http://www.iadesm.ang.af.mil/mac/MACA Home.html

http://www.iowanationalguard.com/ANG/Default.htm

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[burner50]

I'm still kinda new to MilAir, but what are good frequencies to listen for in Fort Dodge?


My Icom 208h receives exceptionally well in the airband on AM

 

[splash1]

I'm still kinda new to MilAir, but what are good frequencies to listen for in Fort Dodge?


My Icom 208h receives exceptionally well in the airband on AM

That's not a easy question, but I'll try. First start by reading the wiki file here; VHF/UHF Military Monitoring - The Radio Reference Wiki

Then read the RR forum under military monitoring here; http://www.radioreference.com/forums/military-monitoring-forum/34869-first-time-listeners.html

Your very close to the Crypt MOA ( Military operations area) It covers a large area of north western Iowa.
Special Use Airspace & Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace
Frequencies reported to be in use for the Crypt MOA 233.400 and 311.300

You are also close to an air refuel route (AR105) that runs through the MOA
Primary freq 238.900 ,Secondary 320.900 , Entry/Exit 269.000

Should also be able to hear the F-16s from Des Moines.

IOWA* 132nd FIGHTER WING ANG F-16s from Des Moines Airport
138.150 VICTOR -01 ( All AM Mode) (ALSO KNOWN AS HAWK EYE OPS)
138.200 VICTOR -12.
138.300 VICTOR -13.
138.400 VICTOR -14.
139.700 VICTOR -18.

252.900 UNIFORM - 01 (ALSO KNOWN AS HAWK EYE OPS)
307.150 UNIFORM- 05
288.300 UNIFORM - 11
311.300 UNIFORM - 12
233.400 UNIFORM - 13
298.600 UNIFORM - 14
269.625 UNIFORM - 16
363.200 UNIFORM - 17
316.900 UNIFORM - 18

260.400 Hawks nest

Call signs used by the 132nd FW are HAWK EYES; PANTHER; CYCLONE; BULLDOG;

Other reported call signs used by 132nd FW are TACO and VIPER Note: I haven't heard them used around eastern Iowa except by other fighters in the area.
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More Air Tactical frequencies used by 132nd

138.100

138.500
138.875 also used by 185 ARW
138.900
139.900
321.100
353.900

NORAD 364.200
FSS 255.400


Rick

 

[burner50]

Thanks splash,

I've read the wiki and other places, but I havent been able to figure out the band scan on this rig yet and I couldnt really find much for the Crypt...


I thought about going down the street and knocking on Brian's door since he moved so close to me