[MilCom] any leads on frequencies for this?

[Larry Van Horn]

> We are told that it will be an F18 from "strike fighter squadron 204"
> AKA "The River Rattlers" from New Orleans.  That was all the info that
> I had.  No information about a ground presence was given.  If anyone can
> suggest frequencies to listen to, I'd appreciate it........since there
> are always local civilian aircraft towing banners and such one would
> think that an F18 tooting through might want to let them know so they can
> get out of the way......  :-)


Before I get to Duane's question let me say that I am a proud former River 
Rat. VFA-204 was my last command, and my retirement ceremony was held in the 
204 hanger during the May1993 drill weekend after serving in that squadron 
for four years. I was the squadron Training Chief Petty Officer that setup 
and implemented the 204 transition training program for officer and enlisted 
moving from the A-7 to the F/A-18. I was proud to be a 204 plank owner. Also 
had the same thrill and job at VFA-203 when we were at Cecil, and at VF-201 
NAS dallas when we went from F-4s to F-14s.

Now Duane, program the following 204 tacs: 251.700, 275.650, and 301.300 
MHz. These were the last set that I confirmed in use when we were in NOLA in 
2004. They may have changed, but I have not seen anything else observed, 
reported or guessed at. ;-))))

As for the local freqs for the event, I will yield to the Northeast folks 
who know their spectrum well.

73 de Chief

Larry Van Horn, N5FPW
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