[MilCom] Music on UHF MilAir band

[rob.berezowski at sasktel.sk.ca]

One method of Electronic Warfare (EW) is to play music on air to air 
frequencies to distract the enemy pilot. Usually you play good rock music 
that will attract the attention of the pilot, and distract him from air 
combat. Hopefully your EW music signal is strong enough to overpower enemy 
signals, and prevent the enemy pilot from communicating with his buddies.

Rob

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Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:41:47 -0800
From: "Cameron Sowder" <kc7itp78 at msn.com>
Subject: [MilCom] Music on UHF MilAir band
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While scanning today, my scanner stopped on 246.8, with some very weak 
music playing. It got stronger and stronger 
until I heard crystal clear music playing....Bon Jovi, the B-52's....then 
it slowly faded out. At precisely the same time, an Army uh-60 flew 
through the area. Question is...does the crew play music while in flight? 
Why would it have been broadcast over the air? Any insight would be 
helpful.

Thanks,
Cameron


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