Saturday, August 6, 2016

Blue Angels & Friends -- 2016 Seafair Fun (Aug 6, 2016)

Thanks to all who have contributed the following about IFOs this weekend!
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from Ron [NR7O]:
The view from Calkins landing (Mercer Island)
VISITORS WELCOME!
That's Blue Angel centerpoint on the left (that barge).
Ron. NR7O
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Please see also:
I captured this frequency at Lake Washington Thursday
from a WW II B-26 (B-25?) flyover show:  124.8833.
It should be good through the weekend.
The most active during the Blue Angels:
237.8000 and 275.3500 [AM band]
73
Richard K7ITX
(other frequencies here)
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A Listening Tip from Jeremy [KG7EDS]:
Hi LW,
I heard on the am 9 o’clock net some talk about the radio use of the blue angels.
I found that my Uniden BCT15X (analog scanner), heard them fine,
 but my Yaesu FT-60r did not, just initial static burst.
I changed, am/fm/auto, wide/narrow band, and rubber duck/external.
I am at a loss as to why regular radio did not pick it up.
I hope this helps with the investigation.
Please let me know if any new info comes out.
Thanks, Jeremy Andersen.
KG7EDS, 73.
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Steve [KI7EIW] has a scanner to-lend for listening in on the FUN
Please contact him at 206-778-1659
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to go up in the world famous B-25? Now’s your chance to find out! Commemorative Air Force will be onsite August 2nd – 7th offering flights and allowing guests tours of the bomber! This fast, muscular aircraft made famous in the 1942 Doolittle Raid will be on public exhibition at the Flying Heritage Collection August 2 through August 7, 2016, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rides can be purchased for the following- B-25 Cockpit area $650 each, Waist Gunner area $395. To book a flight: 480-322-5503 or B25RC@azcaf.org. See you in the sky!
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/06/2016 09:00AM
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