Washington DC Area Potomac Tracon Frequencies

Our good friend Ron perron in Maryland shared the following excellent frequency list with the Scan-DC listserv. Thanks for sharing Ron!

Potomac Consolidated Terminal Radar Approach Control

Washington Dulles International Airport (Shenandoah Sector)
118.675 / 257.875 PCT KIAD - LURAY
120.450 / 343.775 PCT KIAD - West Arrival MANNE
123.825 / 254.250 PCT KIAD - BUFFR (Also Westminster 5 Arrival into BWI)
124.650 / 343.775 PCT KIAD - South Arrival BARIN
125.050 / 350.200 PCT KIAD - North Departure ASPER
125.800 / 343.775 PCT KIAD - Final East IADFE
126.100 / 338.250 PCT KIAD - North Arrival MULRR
126.650 / 350.200 PCT KIAD - TILLY
126.825 / 239.025 PCT KIAD - LUCKE
134.200 / 343.775 PCT KIAD - Final West IADFW
135.775 / 343.775 PCT KIAD - North/Northwest Approaches, Southern Departures RCOLA

Washington National Airport (Mount Vernon Sector)
118.300 / 306.300 PCT KDCA - Final East DCAFE
118.950 / 257.200 PCT KDCA - West 9500'& below TYSON
119.300 / 335.500 PCT KDCA - Approach ADWAR
119.850 / 322.300 PCT KDCA - West QJAAY
121.050 / 343.700 PCT KDCA - West 10,000' up to FL 230 FLUKY
124.000 / 279.575 PCT KDCA - Andrews for Arlington Flybys ADWFR
124.200 / 269.000 PCT KDCA - East ENSUE
124.700 / 338.200 PCT KDCA - Final West DCAFW
125.650 / 348.725 PCT KDCA - East 9500' & below KRANT
126.550 / 269.500 PCT KDCA - East 10,000' up to FL 190 DAILY
128.350 / 270.275 PCT KDCA - South East 19,000' down TO 3000' DEALE

Andrews Air Force Base
119.300 / 335.500 PCT KADW - Arrival
125.650 / 348.725 PCT KADW - Departure
124.000 / 279.575 PCT KADW - Discrete for Arlington Cemetery Fly-bys

Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 kicks off

Blog Editor Note: For my NW US readers be sure to have a scanner tuned to 349.400 MHz and monitor the McChord Field (KTCM) AMC Command Post frequency for activity.

Other aero frequencies to watch from Joint Base Lewis McChord:

106.100 ATIS (VHF)
118.175 Ground Control
124.800 Tower
126.500 A/D
134.100 AMC Commercial Contract Aircraft only
225.525 A/A Interplane
239.000 A/D
259.300 Tower
270.100 ATIS (UHF)
279.650 Ground Control
290.900 Ground Control
311.000 AMC Command Post
340.300 AFSOC Training
341.800 AMC Training
342.300 PMSV Metro
372.200 PTD
377.150 A/D (replaced 391.900 MHz)
379.400 AMC Training

I should also note that 264.900 was used at the 2007 rodeo at McChord for air drops and training.

Here is a list of players seen on Mode-S so far enroute or around McChord using the Rodeo c/s:

AE2FA9 08-8197 RODEO90 C-17A United States USAF 62AW
AE0810 99-0170 RODEO61 C-17A United States USAF 3WG|517AS
AE023C 63-8888 RODEO60 KC-135R United States USAF 6AMW|91ARS
AE07C1 63-8017 RODEO59 KC-135R United States USAF 97AMW|55ARS
AE0427 61-0290 RODEO58 KC-135R United States HI ANG 154Wing|203ARS
AE015D 63-8879 RODEO56 KC-135R United States USAF 92ARW
AE0584 87-0039 RODEO55 C-5B United States AFRC 439AW|337AS
AE2FAC 08-8200 RODEO54 C-17A United States USAF 305AMW|6AS
AE0559 83-1285 RODEO53 C-5M United States USAF 436AW|9AS
AE1456 05-5152 RODEO52 C-17A United States USAF 15WG|535AS
AE05DF 87-9282 RODEO51 C-130H United States AFRC 440AW|95AS
AE0236 87-0124 RODEO50 KC-10A United States USAF 305AMW
AE0801 98-0055 RODEO49 C-17A United States USAF 97AMW
AE1BED 06-8611 RODEO48 C-130J-30 United States USAFE 86AW|37AS
AE048C 63-8883 RODEO46 KC-135R United States USAF 97AMW|55ARS
ADFDED 94-6708 RODEO43 C-130H United States WV ANG 130AW|130AS
AE01B7 84-0081 RODEO41 C-21A United States USAFE 86AW|76AS
AE49C5 09-9209 RODEO40 C-17A United States USAF 62AW
AE2FA4 08-8192 RODEO37 C-17A United States USAF 62AW
AE0169 86-0204 RODEO35 C-20B United States USAF 89AW|99AS
AE146C 07-7174 RODEO34 C-17A United States USAF 436AW|3AS
AE1BF2 07-4639 RODEO33 C-130J-30 United States USAF 19AW
AE04E8 60-0356 RODEO31 KC-135R United States USAF 22ARW
AE29DE 08-3174 RODEO27 C-130J United States USAF 317AG
AE49C2 09-9206 RODEO25 C-17A United States USAF 437AW
AE0368 63-8013 RODEO22 KC-135R United States OH ANG 121ARW
ADFDEC 94-6707 RODEO21 C-130H United States WV ANG 130AW|130AS
AE145C 06-6158 RODEO19 C-17A United States USAF 60AMW|21AS
480C04 G-275 RODEO17 C-130H-30 Netherlands 336sqn
343083 T.10-03 RODEO12 C-130 Spain Air Force ALA35
761054 4180 RODEO10 C-130 Pakistan Air Force

by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski, Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., (AFNS) -- Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 kicked off here July 24.

Airmen from around the world, including seven international teams, are participating in the biennial competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews.

This year's event promises to be the largest rodeo ever, said Col. R. Wyn Elder, the commander of the 62nd Air Mobility Wing, the host unit for the event.

In addition, teams from 20 nations have traveled here to observe the various challenges with the hopes of competing in the future.

During the opening ceremonies, the commander of Air Mobility Command, Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., inspected the units standing in formation participating in Rodeo 2011.

With him was Brig. Gen. Rick Martin, the Rodeo 2011 commander, who welcomed the teams.

"There is no greater assembly of mobility professionals," Martin said. "Let's celebrate camaraderie ... and let's do it all safely."

Riders on horseback presented the flags of each international team. As representatives of the host nation, parachutists from the 627th Special Tactics Squadron jumped from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III, displaying the American and POW/MIA flags.

This year marks the first time the event is being held since the advent of joint basing, as noted by the 62nd AMW commander, Col. R. Wyn Elder.

Elder thanked the garrison commander, Army Col. Thomas H. Brittain, for his support in putting on Rodeo 2011.

Brittain has overseen Joint Base Lewis-McChord since the two installations merged, and Elder called him, "Without question, the finest Airman in the United States Army."

"We want you all to focus on the competition at hand," Elder said to the crowd. "We're excited to open the doors to Joint Base Lewis-McChord to you and I look forward to the best rodeo competition ever.

"Let camaraderie define victory," the colonel added.

That spirit of competition has been a tradition of rodeos in the past.

For Adjutant Joris Retty, a C-130 Hercules loadmaster from the Belgium air force, this year marks his third rodeo. He was previously here in 2005 and 2009.

When one of his teammates fell ill, he said he jumped at the chance to come back and help coach the rest of his team.

"Nothing motivates me more than the spirit of competition," Retty said. "It's great to meet people from other nations and socialize. I actually went to loadmaster school at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas, so it's nice to be back in America. I can't wait to get started."

The competition culminates at the end of the week with the crowning of the rodeo champion. The 62nd AMW from McChord won the last rodeo in 2009.

Area Aero Frequency List

Aerial view of our local airport KRHP (Courtesy of Fltplan.com)

The following is an area aero frequency list that will give monitors a good start at listening to air traffic in western North Carolina, Northern Georgia and for the main airports in Chattanooga/Knoxville TN. This list is not complete and I will be adding to this list from time to time and will ten roll it to the top of the blog post when I do. 73 and good hunting de El Jefe.

KRHP - Western Carolina Regional Airport (Andrews-Murphy) NC
Atlanta ARTCC 134.800/307.900 Commerce Sector (18) (Mt. Oglethorpe GA RCAG)
AWOS-3 119.675
Unicom 122.800

K1A5 - Macon County NC
Atlanta ARTCC 134.800/307.900 Commerce Sector (18) (Mt. Oglethorpe GA RCAG)
AWOS-3 118.225
Unicom 123.050

KDZL Blairsville GA
Atlanta ARTCC 134.800/307.900 Commerce Sector (18) (Mt. Oglethorpe GA RCAG)
AWOS-3 119.325
Unicom 122.800

K1A3 - Martin Campbell Field TN
Unicom 122.900

KHDI - Hardwick Field (Cleveland) TN
Unicom 122.800

K92A - Chilhowee Gliderport TN
Unicom 122.900

KMMI - McMinn County TN
AWOS-3 125.425
Unicom 122.800

KMNV - Monroe County TN
AWOS-3 118.475
Unicom 123.000

K7A7 - Mosby AHP GA
Mountain Range 08 34.100 73.000
Range Control 139.300 227.200

K9A0 - Lumpkin County Wimpys (Dahelonga) GA
Unicom 122.900

K49A - Gilmer County (Ellijay) GA
Unicom 123.000

KJZP - Pickens County (Jasper) GA
AWOS-3 118.550
Unicom 122.725

K47A - Cherokee Airport GA
AWOS-3 119.825
Unicom 123.000

KAVL - Asheville Regional NC
App/Dep 124.650/351.800 160°-339° and 125.800/269.575 340°-159°
ATIS 120.200
Ground Control 121.900
Tower 121.100/257.800
Unicom 122.950 (Landmark Aviation)

KCHA - Lovell Field (Chattanooga) TN
ATIS 119.850
Chattanooga Approach 126.500 122.500R 119.200/323.075 200°-020° and 125.100/379.100 021°-199°
Chattanooga Departure 119.200/323.075 200°-020°and 125.100/379.100 021°-199°
Clearance Delivery 120.950/348.600
Ground Control 121.700/348.600
Tower 118.300/257.800
Unicom 122.950
ARNG Operations 41.500/149.800.373.900
Tac Air FBO 129.150

KTYS - McGhee Tyson (Knoxville) TN
ATIS 128.350
Clearance Delivery 121.650
Ground Control 121.900/348.600
Knoxville App/Dep Control 120.650 132.800 118.000/360.800 051°-229° and 123.900/353.600 230°-050°
Pilot-to-Dispatcher PTD 303.250 Callsign: Soda Base Ops
Tower 121.200/257.800
Unicom 122.950 (TAC AIR)
ANG Operations 303.025 Callsign: Soda Control
ARNG Operations 41.500/149.800/373.900

KRYY - Cobb County-McCollum GA (0700-2300)
Atl App/Dep Ctl 121.000/268.700
ATIS/AWOS-3 128.125
Ground Control 119.000
Tower 125.900
Unicom 122.700
Preferred Jet Center FBO 130.175
Atlanta Executive Jet Center 132.000

KPDK - DeKalb-Peachtree GA (0630-2300 M-F, 0700-2300 Sat/Sun)
Atl App/Dep Ctl 126.975/239.275
ATIS 128.400
Clearance Delivery 120.900/125.200
Ground Control 121.600
Tower 120.900/127.200/281.500
Unicom 122.950
Preferred Jet Center FBO 130.175

KMGE - Dobbins ARB GA (0700-2300)
Atl App/Dep Ctl 121.000/268.700
ATIS 269.500
Ground Control 125.300/275.800
Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD) 139.300/372.200
PMSV Metro 274.750
Tower 120.750/370.875
94AW Command Post 379.525 Callsign: Dapper Dan
ARNG Operations 47.000

KFTY - Fulton County/Brown GA (Continuous)
Atl App/Dep Ctl 121.000/268.700
ATIS 120.175
Ground Control 121.700/348.600 (County Ground)
Tower 118.450/257.800 (County Tower)
Unicom 122.950
Hill Aircraft FBO 129.575
Signature Flight Support FBO 130.575

KLZU - Gwinnnett County-Briscoe Field GA (0700-2100)
Atl App/Dep Ctl 126.975/239.275
ATIS 132.275
Clearance Delivery 134.000
Ground Control 121.800
Tower 124.100
Unicom 123.050
Aircraft Spec Jet Center FBO 128.850
Landmark Aviation 130.225

KATL - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International GA (Continuous)
ATIS - Arrival 119.650 and Departure 125.550
Ground Control -
121.650 (Rwy 10/28)
121.750 (Rwys 9L/267R & 9R/27L)
121.900 (Rwys 8R/26L & 8L/27R) and 381.600 UHF
Ramp Frequencies -
131.450 Ramp 1
131.850 Ramp 2
129.275 Ramp 3
130.075 Ramp 4
129.275 Ramp 5
131.375 Ramp 6
Tower -
119.100 (Rwy 8L/26R)
119.300 (Rwy 9R/27L)
119.500 (Rwy 10/28)
123.850 (Rwy 9L/27R)
125.325 (Rwy 8R/26L) and 381.600 UHF
Atlantic Aviation FBO 131.650
Unicom 122.950

Atlanta Class B Airspace GA
126.975/239.275 (East of V97 and North of V18) (ex-381.650)
128.575/381.650 (East of V97 and South of V18)
119.800/343.600 (West of V97 and South of V18)
121.000/268.700 (West of V97 and North of V18)

Atlanta ARTCC Frequencies
119.375/371.950 Macon Sector (22) (Hampton GA RCAG)
121.350 Logen Sector Approach (Low Altitude) Busiest air corridor in the country
124.375/353.925 Lanier Sector (50) (Foothill/Toccoa GA RCAG)
125.625/269.100 Spartanburg Sector (32) (Ownings SC RCAG)
125.925/269.175 Sector 39 (Hinch Mountain TN RCAG)
126.675/363.100 Crossville Sector (37) (Crossville TN RCAG)
127.850/371.850 Bristol Sector (45) (Tri Cities TN RCAG)
132.625/281.100 Shine Sector (44) (Sugarloaf Mountain GA RCAG)
132.975/307.350 Pulaski Sector (43) (Hickory NC RCAG)
133.175/292.175 Sector 6 (Chattanooga TN RCAG)
133.600/254.300 Hinch Mountain Sector (41) (Hinch Mountain TN RCAG)
134.800/307.900 Commerce Sector (18) (Mt. Oglethorpe GA RCAG)
134.950/281.425 Sector 4 (Anniston AL RCAG)
135.350/319.250 Unarm Sector (31) (Ownings SC RCAG)

FSS Anderson SC 122.200 123.600 255.400
FSS Macon GA 122.200 122.300 122.350 122.400 255.400
FSS Nashville TN 122.200 122.300 122.550 255.400
FSS Raleigh NC 122.450 122.650

BTW if you need to see aero charts for your area online, go where I do to the SkyVector Aeronautical Charts website at http://skyvector.com/. They have both VFR and IFR FAA charts available.

Monitoring North Korea on HF

Most authorities who monitor North Korea will tell you that they are a closed society with very little information about them getting out to the rest of the world. Consequently, we do not have a lot of opportunities to monitor any HF communications from the communist north.

In recent years, digital monitors have identified ARQ/FEC burst signals that are associated with the North Korean HF Diplomatic Network. Known as DPRK-ARQ and DPRK-FEC, this is a two-tone system with a 600 Hz shift.

You can see a sonagram of this signal at
http://sferix.sg1010.myweb.hinet.net/hfasia/files/DPRK_600Hz-600Bd.html.

You can hear an audio sample at http://www.iarums-r1.org/iarums/sound/10133dprk.wav

Past frequencies used by this network (freq in kHz): 6747.0 6748.5 8151.5 8737.5 9179.5 10258.5 10718.5 11438.5 12108.5 12202.5 12204.0 12205.0 12220.5* 12373.5 12534.5 12847.0 13248.5* 13378.5 13447.0 13457.0 13533.5 14018.5 14038.5 14247.0 14318.5 14327.0 14373.5 14442.5 14746.5 14778.5 14878.0 15017.0 15857.0 15858.0 15888.5 15999.5 16006.5 16058.5 16088.5 16118.5 16119.5 16128.0 16128.5 16131.5 16136.5 16211.5 16216.0 16218.5 16235.5 16238.5 16246.5 16314.5 16318.5 16348.5 16418.5 16448.5 16497.0 16858.0 18523.5 19241.5

* indicates a 1200 baud/1.2 kHz shift.

Some of the frequencies above may be transmitting from KRE embassies and not Pyongyang. For years KRE diplo comms were monitored in the 20 meter ham bands. I did a quick check of the IARUMS-1 October bulletin and it only shows the Voice of Korea intruding on the 80/40 meter ham bands and no diplo comms.

From the IARUMS-1 October 2010 bulletin:

Voice of Korea 3560.0 kHz at 1932 utc and 7200.0 kHz from 1100-1300 utc.

The latest report of KRE diplo activity comes from our friend down under Eddy Waters. He reported this morning monitoring MFA Pyongyang on 14778.5 and 18523.5 kHz around 0100 utc using DPRK-ARQ.

For the spook crowd there is an interesting article on http://www.abiweb.jp/ransu/ransu-e3.htm about "numbers stations" transmitting from the Korean Peninsula. If you follow this sort of traffic keep an ear out for Enigma designators V15, M40 and M82.

The M82 numbers stations are believed to be transmitted from the "BML" North Korean Army.

Sample format “vvv jvg jvg jvg de bml bml qsa qtc 587” R2 Or “abv qtc nr xxx xx xx xxxx xxxx xxx xxx =“ Known to send “r” as separator each 10 gps.

I do not have any recent reports on M82 traffic and the last frequency I saw reported was 8050.0 kHz.

Finally, Token in the Mohave on the spooks list posted the following yesterday:

"South Korean V24 and M94 traffic has had a very slight change in habits recently.

"The average message length has increased in the last week, not beyond the maximum that has been seen in the past but still longer on average.

"V24 has added a couple of new time slots and rearranged a couple of the old ones. For example in the last week or so there have been more 1630 slots than normal, but this could just be caused by errors in early slots. I can not prove but do believe that the 1630 slot is sometimes used to "catch up" or to correct for earlier errors in addition to hosting its regularly scheduled traffic.

"Other than this I have seen no changes to Korean or Chinese numbers traffic."

In response to a recent V24 report Token wrote this:

"A badly out of date web page that describes the station is found here http://token_radio.home.mchsi.com/numbers_station_v24.htm Sorry, I really need to update that page but have not had time.

"Since you heard the end you may have heard the Windows shutdown sound after the audio stopped. That does not always happen, but you can normally catch it (the shutdown sound) a couple times a month after the last V24 transmission of the day.

"V24 appears to use four frequencies at this time, 5715, 6215, 6330, and 6730 kHz. The schedule uses specific time/freq/day slots two days in a row. The one you heard today happens to be the first of that specific 2 day cycle, so if you listen tomorrow at 1530 you will hear a repeat of the same transmission. Other M24 transmissions that probably will happen tomorrow are 6730 kHz at 1200z, 6730 kHz at 1530z, and 6330 kHz at 1600z.

"There is an MCW (Morse code) sister station to V24, called M94. It appears at this time to use 5715 and 6330 kHz. Tomorrow there should be an M94 TX at 1400 on 5715 kHz."

As always reports, updates and additions are always appreciated. Email address in the masthead. Jefe.

A Milcom 225-400 MHz SH Monitor Challenge

For you hardcore, real Milcom radio monitors who like a challenge I have an interesting one to put in your scanner. Recently one of my former identified frequencies 252.400 MHz has been cleaned out of activity here in the states with the move the National Guard (RI) Operations based at Quonset State Airport to 233.150 MHz. So 252.400 is now back in the spectrum hole column.

So I would appreciate any current monitor reports of any activity on this frequency. This one bears a bit of watching. Any and all reports are appreciated and please send them to the email address in the masthead.

73 de El Jefe

Memphis ANG Makes a CP Callsign Change

Looks like the 164AW/155AS Command Post at the Memphis International Airport has changed its callsign from Elvis Ops to Graceland Ops. Two frequencies for that Command Post are 138.950 and 341.750 MHz.

Milair Frequency Changes - 3/11/2009

Here are the latest frequency additions/changes for the Civilian and Military aircraft bands.

239.275 Minneapolis-St. Paul International MN (KMSP) ATIS, ex-272.750

Add below to the PCola A/D service
126.850/291.625 Pensacola Approach/Departure Control Atmore Muni AL (0R1)

Like some other recent changes I have noted on this blog, the change below is effective May 7, 2009.

281.425 Washington ARTCC (ZDC) New Bern NC RCAG Low Altitude Sector 25, ex-272.750

New Atlanta ARTCC UHF frequency

This morning while searching the UHF milair band I uncovered a new ATL ARTCC UHF freq from the Mount Oglethorp RCAG -- 290.800 MHz. I can hear the ground controller here in Btown. Sounds like it might be covering my neck of the woods up here based on the VHF handoffs that the controller is passing. This may be the replacement freq for 282.350 that I haven't heard in quite some time.

Another ATL ARTCC freq I hear the controllers on up here is 380.350 MHz, the Foothills RCAG.

I also have another new VHF ATL ARTCC freq that appears to be either a high or ultra high altitude sector west of us (possibly the Chattanooga RCAG) on 125.825 MHz.

More as I try a figure it out.

NATO Exercise Loyal Mariner Underway

From Wolfgang and the UDXF gang for our friends and readers in Europe:

NATO EXERCISE LOYAL MARINER 09 FROM 2 TO 13 MARCH 09

IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA - AREA SOUTH OF SARDINIA BOUNDED BY 37-50N AND 39-30N AND 07-30E AND 10-30E. MERCHANT SHIPS CO- OPERATION IS VALUABLE FOR TRAINING IN THE COUNTER PIRACY ACTIVITIES. ALL MERCHANT SHIPPING GREATER THAN 300 GRT APPROACHING THE AREA IS REQUESTED TO PARTICIPATE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS (NO COST/NO DELAY) IN ORDER TO IMPROVE REPORTING AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. MERCHANT SHIPS ARE INVITED TO INFORM THE NATO SHIPPING CENTRE THEIR WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXERCISE VIA EMAIL TO: INFO AT SHIPPING.NATO.INT OR FREEPHONE 0044 1923956574 OR FREEFAX 0044 1923956575 FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION NNNN

And here are a few possible related freqs from Wolfgang:

8327.9 Mike Kilo Unid NATO 1004 USB clg Alpha Whiskey for rc, then qso.
8327.9 Alpha Whisky: Unid NATO 1004 USB qso Mike Kilo.
8328.2 Unid NATO (ship station?) 0950 Stanag 4285/600L short msg´s KG84 [SOM].

And another possible related freq from Michel on UDXF

4760.0 Xray 51 wkg 7BY NATO exercice? "loyal mariner" 1023 USB eng d/x "alligator...all ships..." [Definite CWC Net-LVH]

Thank to Wolfgang and Michel for sharing this info on Loyal Mariner.

Soda Control Frequency Change Confirmed

For the gang here in the southeastern US:

I have confirmed through monitoring that the 134ARW/151ARS Command Post (Soda Control) at McGhee Tyson (KTYS) airport in TN now uses 303.025 MHz.

This afternoon heard Soda 55 working Soda Control on this frequency.

Soda Control Changes CP Frequencies

For all my friends in the SE US in range of McGhee-Tyson (KTYS), the ANG unit on this base has changed their Command Post frequency from 303.000 to 303.250 MHz. This continues the trend of cleaning out 303.000 of all its USAF and related units CPs etc for its new assignment as a temporary exercise freq based on monitoring across the US. I do find the assignment of 303.250 a bit odd as I did not expect to see a USAF CP asignment on that frequency.

So the 134ARW/151ARS Command Post (Soda Control) at McGhee Tyson airport in TN now uses 303.250 MHz. Stay tuned for more changes coming soon.

Hot Spot DXing: Conflict in Georgia (The Country)

Russia and its pro-West neighbour Georgia engaged in fierce fighting on Saturday in the disputed region of South Ossetia. Russia dispatched an armored column into the breakaway enclave of South Ossetia on Friday after Georgia, a staunch U.S. ally, launched a surprise offensive to crush separatists. Witnesses said hundreds of civilians were killed. Fighting reportedly raged well into the night with Georgia's interior ministry saying early Saturday that warplanes attacked three Georgian military bases and key facilities for shipping oil to the West.

You can read the full story at the links below.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080809/D92EF9680.html
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080809031212.411hpioa&show_article=1

There are literally hundreds of frequencies that the Russian military can operate on so unless we have some specific monitoring intercepts relating to ths event, I won't be listing them in this article.

I do have an extensive list of Georgian military and border guard freqs. Special thanks to Thomas M. Rösner, DL8AAM, for the GEO Army listings.

Georgia Military

5GS HF ALE Network
ALE-5GS BR2 PMR SBR SKB VBR
3541.0 3652.0 3723.0 3824.0 4555.0 4605.0 4605.0 4721.0 5131.0 5321.0 5415.0 5572.0 5672.0 5762.0 6341.0 6451.0 6523.0 7033.0 7415.0 kHz

8GS HF ALE Network
ALE-1GS 8GS 1BR 2BR 3BR KB1 KBT MHE
3565.0 3645.0 3745.0 3855.0 4535.0 4545.0 4625.0 4645.0 4735.0 5235.0 5320.0 5351.0 5425.0 5780.0 6351.0 6551.0 6583.0 7425.0 7545.0 7045.0 kHz

ART-SE2 HF ALE Network
ALE-ART SE2
5103.0 5203.0 6203.0 kHz

BR1 HF ALE Network
ALE-BR1 BR2 BR3 BT5 KG4
4015.0 4125.0 4500.0 4505.0 4550.0 4780.0 4970.0 5125.0 5290.0 5330.0 5335.0 5400.0 5425.0 5430.0 5455.0 6650.0 6995.0 7000.0 7125.0 7255.0 9125.0 kHz

GS1-MB1 HF ALE Network
ALE-GS1 MB1
3605.0 4075.0 4123.0 4235.0 5120.0 5235.0 5465.0 6210.0 6283.0 6305.0 7555.0 7673.0 8123.0 8210.0 9137.0 9305.0 10173.0 10273.0 10470.0 11110.0 11235.0 kHz

GS2 HF ALE Network
ALE-4L1 AIR AKH GS2 KD1 KSI NIK SAK TB1
3200.0 3400.0 3450.0 4100.0 4350.0 4550.0 4850.0 4851.7 4900.0 5280.0 5350.0 5595.0 5650.0 6050.0 6250.0 6500.0 6750.0 7650.0 7850.0 8450.0 8650.0 kHz

LAB HF ALE Network
ALE-LAB
4235.0 4505.0 4535.0 4550.0 6451.0 6551.0 kHz

LEN HF ALE Network
ALE-3BR 21B BF1 BG2 BR2 BT2 DZ1 GEI GS1 KBT LEN OMEGA1
3700.0 3755.0 3785.0 4015.0 4505.0 4780.0 4970.0 5200.0 5290.0 5335.0 5430.0 5530.0 6255.0 6690.0 6695.0 6855.0 6950.0 7500.0 7580.0 7705.0 7725.0 7780.0 8035.0 8080.0 kHz

Georgian Border Guard
ALE-101 204 244 288 334 340 360 501 536 541 550 555 571 720
5555.0 6731.0 6800.0 6880.0 8083.0 8290.0 8413.0 8790.0 kHz

You can find information on the shortwave broadcast aspect of this story on our sister blog - Shortwave Central at http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/2008/08/hot-spot-dxing-georgia-russia-conflict.html.

Frequency Change at KPSM

For you folks in the area of Portmouth International at Pease (KPSM):

157ARW/133ARS Pack Control frequencies have changed from 134.100 321.000 MHz to 141.950 321.000 MHz. This was a NOTAM update dated 16 Jul 2008. Thanks Jack.

Milcom Frequency Tip

Want an interesting HF frequency to monitor?

Give 9120.0 kHz a spin on the radio dial. Use USB and be prepared for ANDVT and ALE comms.