[MilCom] 254.2 Again!?

[rob.berezowski at sasktel.sk.ca]

Yes, I hear this all the time here in Regina. It's part of configuration 
ofthe telecom equipment being used by NavCanada. I hear simulcasting all 
the time. For example, when Winnipeg Centre is simulcasting on UHF, both 
the controller audio and the audio from aircraft on the matching VHF 
frequency will be broadcast on UHF. This seems to be normal procedure to 
simulcast the aircraft transmissions. 

I've also heard a lot of VHF to VHF simulcasts as well. A good example is 
when the Winnipeg-based controller handling approaches into Regina is 
looking after Saskatoon approaches as well. On the VHF frequency in Regina 
(120.1), I can hear the controller, local aircraft, as well as simulcasts 
of the aircraft approaching Saskatoon (they are on 119.9, but well out of 
direct reception range of my scanner). 

So Jody your report doesn't surprise me based on what I normally hear in 
Western Canada.

Rob Berezowski
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:33:52 +0000
From: vampire11 at comcast.net
Subject: [MilCom] 254.2 Again!?
To: milcom at mailman.qth.net
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Ok just when I thought 254.2 was explained and the mystery was solved, 
This happened. I currently have the that same Calgary Alberta approach 
controller on 254.2 right now, BUT I am hearin the aircraft answer him 
back. The VHF side is gettin in the sat now. I hear the civilian aircraft 
on VHF answering the controller.  I have never heard of a airport 
rebroadcasting all of the VHF side on UHF before. The only thing that is 
usally similucasted is the controller on UHF. Any ideas anyone? I got this 
all recorded as always.

Jody
North Georgia


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