[Scan-DC] US Open air traffic

[David Schoenberger]

Yes, they're very strict about prohibited items. I think they'll probably search you before you even board shuttle buses to go to Congressional.

You're right about there not really being a place to "hang out" near Congressional. But there is a Starbucks about two miles away in Potomac. I'd imagine from there one could hear most of the repeaters (and maybe even some of the simplex) with a good antenna.

If one wants to go to the area without using a car, I believe the T2 bus goes up River Rd. and passes right by Congressional. It originates at the Friendship Heights Metro.

Dave


On Jun 16, 2011, at 11:19 AM, Clegg, Andrew W. wrote:

> I attended the practice day at the U.S. Open yesterday (no helicopters or blimps during the practice rounds). For those considering going today through Sunday, golf tournaments are outrageously strict about what you can bring in during tournament rounds. No cell phones, no cameras, no iPods, no PDAs, no sound-producing electronic devices, no bags, no purses, no umbrellas, no chairs, no food, no drinks, nothing. Don't try to bring a scanner.
> 
> It's possible that someone in the vicinity of (but not inside) Congressional could grab some frequencies via Close Call, but Congressional is surrounded by expensive neighborhoods. It didn't appear that there would be a good place to hang out. Plus driving into that area would be very difficult during the Open. We were transported by buses from the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, which is a long way away from Congressional.
> 
> Yesterday cameras were allowed (but they could not be in a case), but everything else was still prohibited. Bummer, because I stood next to lots of staff members using radios. Would have been cool to listen in.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cathy Drzyzgula
> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:06 AM
> To: 'Eric C. Carlson'
> Cc: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] US Open air traffic
> 
> I should correct that the news helicopter we saw is owned by US Helicopter,
> not United.  Mental cut and paste not working before coffee. 
> 
> Cathy Drzyzgula
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric C. Carlson
> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 10:35 AM
> To: Cathy Drzyzgula
> Cc: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] US Open air traffic
> 
> MetLife Snoopy 1 blimp is also in the area for the US Open.  It is
> flying out of Frederick.  Snoopy 2 has been regularly using 123.325
> for air to ground.  121.95 has also been reported for MetLife air to
> ground.
> http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Blimps
> http://www.metlife.com/about/advertising/MetLife-blimp/blimp-tracker/index.h
> tml
> 
> -Eric
> 
> On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Cathy Drzyzgula <cathy at drzyzgula.org>
> wrote:
>> Anyone know who would be controlling local air traffic associated with the
>> US OPEN?  We've got a United Helicopter chopper sitting overhead for the 7
>> a.m. news, and I expect this is just the beginning. Wondering if they
> would
>> be communicating on the GAI/Uni channel or something else.
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