Military USAF 8992 Traffic

[a29zuk]

On Sunday March 22 heard traffic on USAF 8992khz. On the top and bottom of each hour between 1830z and 2230z heard "this is pick axe standing by for traffic". After about a 10 second pause "this is pick axe standing by for traffic" was repeated. Finally after another 10 second pause "this is pick axe out".

It was a female voice the first few hours. A male voice did a couple, then back to a female voice for the last two.

Monitored with a Palstar R30.

Jim

 

[KC1UA]

I had my FT-991A with a Wellbrook Loop antenna on 11175 during that period and was hearing the same traffic.

 

[a29zuk]

Interesting. I'll have to monitor 11175 next time I hear traffic on 8992.

And remember, try not to hit your head too often. You might get a headache.

Jim