what airband scanner for military airplanes?

deano103

steveo3002 wrote: »

right ive found a yupi 7100 now

can you suggest anywhere that i might find the frequencies for the bases id like to listen to? im after mildenhall, lakenheath and maybe stansted plus anything else that might be good in this area

I am also after the frequencies for the bases, especially the Lakenheath one. Please can any one give me advice on this, or where abouts i could find out.

Thanks

Dean

System

Nothing secret about the ATC frequencies used at lakenheath.
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/spotting/lakenheath.html lists the VHF and UHF frequencies for just about everything.

steveo3002

i have the freqs ...pm me a email addy and i can send them over

superscaper

steveo3002 wrote: »

i have the freqs ...pm me a email addy and i can send them over

Hasn't !!!!!! posted them though?

minirolo2004

Not that im trying to rain on anyones parade, but, just be aware of the following advice from OFCOM. Link: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archi...fo/ra169r7.pdf


'Anyone who intends to listen to radio transmissions should be aware of the following:

A licence is not required for a radio receiver as long as it is not capable of transmission as well (The Wireless Telegraphy Apparatus (Receivers) (Exemption) Regulations 1989 (SI 1989 No 123). The exception to this is that it is an offence to listen to unlicensed broadcasters (pirates) without a licence. Licences are not issued for this purpose.

Although it is not illegal to sell, buy or own a scanning or other receiver in the UK, it must only be used to listen to transmissions meant for GENERAL RECEPTION. The services that you can listen to include Amateur and Citizens' Band transmissions, licensed broadcast radio, and weather and navigation broadcasts.

It is an offence to listen to any other radio services unless you are authorised by a designated person to do so.'


OFCOM also gave a popular aviation site the following direct interpretation of the law (similar to the above).


'In short you can use a scanner to listen to anything broadcast for general reception, radio amateurs, CB, weather and navigation broadcasts. Unless you are a police officer or work in the emergency services you are not allowed to listen to their communications.

You can only listen to other services if you have the permission of the sender. The air show is a good example where the control tower frequencies are publicised and that would be considered permission.'


In practical terms, you are unlikely to be prosecuted for simply listening in, if discrete and sensible. However, if you pass on information from what you hear, through Bulletin Boards, the press, or by setting up a live feed, then it's entirely feasible to feel Ofcom's hand on your collar and an appointment before the beak.

CLLC

You know, i was just about to say

I think it is illegal

5thElement_2

Come and join the transmission1 forum at

http://transmission1.co.uk/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=index

We'll be more than happy to help you choose a radio within your budget and help you find frequencies of interest!

Cat695

Fonz wrote: »

I know nothing about this... however...

If the miltary are using radio technology which can be intercepted by a guy on the ground with a radio, I'll be shocked... and disgusted

Trust me when you could listen in and they start using code (BATCO) you won't be able to understand what their on about...(or decrypt it)

and the new radio system thats being run out throughout the forces (though aircraft only use it in special situations) is an encrypted TX and CANNOT even be listened to, it will just come across as white noise.