Heads up West Coast - the MAFFS 130s from Charlotte heading your way

From the NORAD/USNORTHCOM twitter feed:

"Two C-130s with MAFFS system from 145th Airlift Wing/North Carolina Air National Guard are being activated to assist with California wildfires."

For our west coast readers watch for the 145AW call signs Epic ## and MAFF ##. In addition to the regular west area fire cache freqs, two possible 145AW frequencies to watch for include 289.2000 and 292.2500 MHz.

If you aren't already, you can follow our military hobby comm twitter feed for additional freq and call information @MilcomMP.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 21 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC

AE07F0 96-0006   RCH6006 2014-09-21 23:00:16 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 
AE07DC 93-0602   RCH3602 2014-09-21 22:58:13 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 
AE4A22 166153   ---  2014-09-21 22:54:45 T-6B United States --- 
ADFE79 92-1454   ---  2014-09-21 19:52:16 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT] 
AE13FF 05-3776   ---  2014-09-21 18:16:42 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 41FTS [KCBM] 
AE140B 05-3788   ---  2014-09-21 18:10:09 T-6A United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND] 
AE1887 ------   ---  2014-09-21 18:08:10 ------ United States --- 
AE1733 06-3833   ---  2014-09-21 18:02:58 T-6A United States USAF | 71FTW | 8 FTS 
AE04D9 165831   CNV4343 2014-09-21 17:43:46 C-40A United States USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] 
AE173E 06-3844   ---  2014-09-21 16:37:48 T-6A United States USAF | 80FTW | 89FTS [KSPS] 
AE0471 57-1451   SODA50 2014-09-21 16:35:07 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 
AE0488 62-3577   CODY01 2014-09-21 16:32:54 KC-135 United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB] 
AE1925 79-0183   ---  2014-09-21 16:13:47 A-10A United States 25thFS  
AE089C 00-3575   ---  2014-09-21 16:09:36 T-6A United States USAF 
AE0655 58-0084   STEEL83 2014-09-21 16:03:02 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT] 
ADFDB7 93-1037   SHARK 67 2014-09-21 15:46:46 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE] 
AE08AC 00-3591   ---  2014-09-21 15:39:10 T-6A United States USAF 
ADFECB 84-0485   PAT185 2014-09-21 13:47:58 C-12T-3 United States KY ARNG | OSACOM DET-11 [KFFT] 
ADFCC7 93-0647   ---  2014-09-21 01:46:02 T-1A United States USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND]    
ADFCCD 93-0653   ---  2014-09-21 01:23:32 T-1A United States USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND]    
AE4EC1 ------   00000000 2014-09-21 00:17:00 ------ United States ---
AE0488 62-3577   CODY01 2014-09-21 00:05:16 KC-135 United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 20 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE140B 05-3788   ---  2014-09-20 22:33:29 T-6A United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND]    
AE0209 79-0434   HOIST91 2014-09-20 22:27:35 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]    
AE13FF 05-3776   ---  2014-09-20 22:09:23 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 41FTS [KCBM]    
AE1925 79-0183   ---  2014-09-20 21:53:00 A-10A United States 25thFS     
AE140B 05-3788   ---  2014-09-20 21:43:33 T-6A United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND]    
AE173E 06-3844   ---  2014-09-20 21:39:49 T-6A United States USAF | 80FTW | 89FTS [KSPS]    
AE089C 00-3575   ---  2014-09-20 21:36:06 T-6A United States USAF    
AE08AC 00-3591   ---  2014-09-20 21:09:27 T-6A United States USAF    
AE13FF 05-3776   ---  2014-09-20 21:01:44 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 41FTS [KCBM]    
AE1170 02-1098   CLAW23 2014-09-20 19:23:29 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]    
ADFD74 91-0504/91-0507   ---  2014-09-20 18:55:37 RC-26B United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]    
AE0576 86-0025   ---  2014-09-20 17:47:36 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]    
AE0488 62-3577   CODY01 2014-09-20 16:41:04 KC-135 United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
AE4EB2 168428   TALON22 2014-09-20 12:04:30 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]     
ADFD05 95-0057   ---  2014-09-20 01:56:10 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE4EB2 168428   TALON78 2014-09-20 00:29:56 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]
83AEFC 84-24378   R24378 2014-09-20 00:09:14 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]    
AE4EC1 ------   TALON26 2014-09-20 00:08:30 ------ United States ---
ADFD79 91-0509   ---  2014-09-20 00:01:33 C-26D United States OSACOM/PAT    

Defense Ministry of Russian Federation explains what the Russian planes were doing near Alaska

The incident on Wednesday from the Russian Military prospective from th source below and be sure to check out the video at this link http://tvzvezda.ru/news/vstrane_i_mire/content/201409201433-wiqk.htm.

The Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation confirmed that, on Thursday, 18 September, during a sudden check combat readiness TSBs two strategic bombers Tu-95, taking off from an air base in Chukotka, worked according to plan tasks patrols over the waters of the Bering Sea and along the northern coast of Alaska.

As noted in the military establishment, "the flight of aircraft of the Air Forces of Russia carried out in strict accordance with international regulations on the use of airspace over neutral waters, without violating the borders of other states. Tu-95 was accompanied by four Russian fighter-interceptor MiG-31 aircraft and two Il-78 tanker. 

 

Earlier, in the morning on September 20, a representative of the Joint Command of the aerospace defense of North America Captain Jeff Davis said that the United States recorded a finding of a number of Russian bombers in the area near the American air defense of Alaska.

On a section of the route of flight crews in long-range aircraft for three minutes followed by one aircraft USAF F 22 Raptor.

 

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 19 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

ADFEDE 86-0088   PAT074 2014-09-19 22:37:04 C-12F United States FL ARNG | OSACOM DET-8 [KSGJ]    
AE4EB2 168428   TALON78 2014-09-19 22:27:32 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]
AE2F9B 168069   ---  2014-09-19 22:21:11 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT]    
ADFD04 95-0056   ---  2014-09-19 22:00:10 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFC6F 90-0413   ---  2014-09-19 21:30:58 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS [KCBM]    
AE016A 86-0206   ---  2014-09-19 21:14:04 C-20B United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW]    
AE0485 62-3521   MASH65 2014-09-19 20:38:47 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]    
AE4EC1 ------   TALON26 2014-09-19 20:18:38 ------ United States ---
AE0260 61-0295   KANZA97 2014-09-19 19:56:27 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]    
AE49C2 09-9206   RCH449 2014-09-19 19:35:02 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
00000A Various   ---  2014-09-19 19:33:19 Various Various ---    
AE01AA 84-0071   SPAR252 2014-09-19 19:16:22 C-21A United States MI ANG | 110FW | 172AS [KBTL]    
AE1198 03-3115   RULER91 2014-09-19 19:12:55 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
ADFCEB 94-0140   ---  2014-09-19 19:04:01 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE1ED5 166080   ---  2014-09-19 18:58:31 T-6B United States ---    
ADFCFD 95-0049   ---  2014-09-19 18:55:33 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE0364 60-0347   EDDIE49 2014-09-19 18:47:36 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE12BB 69-5828   FLIP33 2014-09-19 18:10:18 MC-130P United States USAF | 1SOW | 9SOS [KHRT]    
AE20C8 07-7187   RCH944 2014-09-19 18:06:19 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2014-09-19 18:02:08 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE038F 63-7996   INDY71 2014-09-19 17:57:49 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]    
ADFDB7 93-1037   SHARK 67 2014-09-19 17:57:08 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    
AE11F0 82-0007   SNTRY50H 2014-09-19 17:50:11 E-3G United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]    
AE0650 58-0049   MOTOWN2 2014-09-19 16:48:06 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]    
008000 ------   ---  2014-09-19 16:31:31 F-15 United States USAFE | 48FW [EGUL]    
AE148A 92-3289   PEACH3 2014-09-19 16:03:54 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE04AC 99-0103   ---  2014-09-19 15:25:47 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
ADFC61 90-0412   ---  2014-09-19 15:21:28 T-1A United States USAF    
AE02D2 92-3022   VADER 22 2014-09-19 15:15:54 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]    
AE1E6B 166013   ---  2014-09-19 15:03:18 T-6B United States ---    
AE4EC0 168755   VVLL832 2014-09-19 01:22:08 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]
AE04B7 58-0004   RCH199 2014-09-19 01:12:44 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]    
AE1282 62-1863   BEER ME 2014-09-19 01:05:08 HC-130p United States USAF | 563RQG | 79RQS [KDMA]    
AE4EBE 168440   VVLL801 2014-09-19 00:43:47 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP] 0000  29175    
AE1174 02-1102   TRIBE22 2014-09-19 00:09:35 C-17A United States AETC | 97AMW | 58AS [KLTS]    

US, Canadian jets intercept 8 Russian military aircraft near Alaska

According to numerous press reports received here at the Milcom MP overnight, two F-22 fighter jets intercepted six Russian military airplanes that neared the western coast of Alaska on Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Michael Jazdyk, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, said the U.S. jets intercepted the planes about 55 nautical miles from the Alaskan coast at about 7 p.m. Pacific time Wednesday evening.

The Russian planes were identified as two IL-78 refueling tankers, two Mig-31 fighter jets and two Bear long-range bombers. They looped south and returned to their base in Russia after the U.S. jets were scrambled (see related material below on the Vostok 2014 Russian military exercise).

At about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets intercepted two of the long-range bombers about 40 nautical miles off the Canadian coastline in the Beaufort Sea.

In both cases, the Russian planes entered the Air Defense Identification Zone, which extends about 200 miles from the coastline. They did not enter sovereign airspace of the United States or Canada.

In the past five years, jets under NORAD's command have intercepted more than 50 Russian bombers approaching North American airspace from our friends the Russian military.

And what is all this provocative military activity all about?

The Russians are conducting a major strategic exercise known as Vostok-2014
http://function.mil.ru/news_page/country/more.htm?id=11986294@egNews

Crews Russian Air Force will participate in the exercises "Vostok-2014"

Air Force crews will actively participate in a large-scale strategic command post exercise "Vostok-2014" on the territory of the Eastern Military District. Russian Air Force will perform a set of tasks on a comprehensive aviation security interspecific groups of the Eastern Military District, reported the press service of the Office of Information and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

As reported by the Defense Department, the Air Force crews of the Russian Federation will fulfill the task relocation spare and operational airfields, cover troop columns on the routes moving troops, combat duty on defense, landing equipment and personnel, aerial reconnaissance, as well as the application of air strikes on ground and sea targets, simulating weapons and military equipment imaginary enemy.

The exercise will involve strategic bombers Tu-95MS missile, long-range bombers Tu-22M3 aircraft tanker Il-78 military transport aircraft Il-76 and An-12 aircraft airborne early warning

Direct participation in air support of troops in landfills TSB will provide Army Aviation helicopters Mi-8, Mi-24 and Ka-52, Sukhoi Su-24, Su-25, MiG-31 and Su-27, and the latest multi-function aviation systems of the Su-34, Su-30cm and Su-35s.

Recall exercises "Vostok-2014" will be held September 19-25, more than 20 land, sea and air ranges of the Eastern Military District, in the five regions of the Russian Federation from Anadyr to Vladivostok.

The exercise will involve about 100 thousand. Troops to 1.5 thousand. Tanks, and 120 aircraft, up to 5 thousand. Pieces of weapons, military and special equipment and up to 70 ships.

Obviously this was great timing on Putin's part since the Ukrainian President was in Washington addressing a joint session of Congress. But the tensions aren't over yet. As one military blogger posted, "can't wait for the general freakout in a few weeks when the exercise climaxes in a multiple ICBM/SLBM launch serial."

Here is some recent Russian Bear H Net activity reported via the UDXF group (Tom Hill and et al)

8162.0 kHz Tu-95MS Bear H net in CW (W Markers)
8895.0 kHz Tu-95MS Bear H net in CW (W/R Markers)
8033.0 kHz USB Comms
9027.0 kHz Aircraft  CW
5312.0 kHz Ground CW
5835.0 kHz Ground CW

Watch this blog for future updates and additional frequency info to monitor this tense political/military situation.

 

Another UHF Milair Spectrum Hole Frequency Has Biten the Dust

I have been closely tracking frequency usage (or lack of) in the 225-400 MHz milair band for years. When I first started doing this as a young Monitoring Times columnist, I coined the term "spectrum hole."

The 225-400 MHz band frequencies are normally spaced at 25 kHz intervals (except in the milsat subbands). Any lack of activity either reported, listed in official DoD pubs, etc. on any UHF milair freq will result in that freq being listed on my UHF Milair Spectrum Hole list (see our exclusive page at http://mt-milcom.blogspot.com/p/uhf-225-380-mhz-milcom-spectrum-holes.html).

Our close friend Jack Nesmith down in Central Florida yesterday identified some new
activity on one of those spectrum hole frequencies in my list.

277.775 MHz was active with Bolt-43 calling Lightning Ops (6AMW Command Post at MacDill AFB). Normally Lightning Ops uses 311.000 MHz so this would be a new frequency for that Command Post. Maybe this new one was up for the POTUS visit.

At any rate thanks Jack for passing that one along and if you hear any confirmed activity on any of my spectrum holes, please drop me some email at the address in the masthead. I look forward to hearing from you.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 18 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE4EC0 168755   VVLL832 2014-09-18 23:22:20 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]
AE4EBE 168440   VVLL801 2014-09-18 22:56:59 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]
ADFE62 91-1231   SHARK 68 2014-09-18 21:45:08 C-130H United States KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF]    
00000A Various   ---  2014-09-18 21:04:14 Various Various ---    
ADFED0 85-1262   PAT1262 2014-09-18 20:57:55 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)    
AE4BF0 2316   ---  2014-09-18 19:59:10 HC-144A United States ---    
AE4CFE 10-27030   GECKO33 2014-09-18 19:58:12 C-27J United States ---    
AE13E6 78-23128   ---  2014-09-18 19:56:07 C-12C United States US Army | USASOC Flt Det [KFBG]    
ADFCEA 94-0139   ---  2014-09-18 19:40:55 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE115C ------   ---  2014-09-18 19:27:50 T-6A United States USAF    
008000 ------   ---  2014-09-18 19:21:09 F-15 United States USAFE | 48FW [EGUL]    
ADFCEB 94-0140   ---  2014-09-18 19:20:50 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE509C 81-23541   ---  2014-09-18 19:19:55 RC-12D United States ---    
ADFED0 85-1262   PAT1262 2014-09-18 19:04:52 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)    
AE2FB0 08-8204   GRITS35 2014-09-18 16:47:06 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE04BD 58-0076   MASH82 2014-09-18 16:46:10 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]    
AE20C5 07-7184   RCH7184 2014-09-18 16:25:28 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
A61B7D N493CP   ---  2014-09-18 16:04:25 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL 0000  6925   
AE4BF0 2316   ---  2014-09-18 16:01:57 HC-144A United States ---    
AE04BD 58-0076   MASH82 2014-09-18 15:59:54 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]    
AE0471 57-1451   SODA81 2014-09-18 15:58:46 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
ADFC63 90-0405   ---  2014-09-18 15:37:41 T-1A United States USAF | 47FTW | 86FTS [KDLF]    
ADFC90 92-0335   ---  2014-09-18 15:18:04 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE01DC 79-1710   FORCE42 2014-09-18 14:58:23 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]    
A61B7D N493CP   ---  2014-09-18 14:52:06 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL    
AE4EBD 168439   VVLL813 2014-09-18 14:42:06 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]     
AE1496 97-0201   PEACH99 2014-09-18 14:41:45 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE0471 57-1451   SODA81 2014-09-18 13:44:41 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE1496 97-0201   PEACH99 2014-09-18 13:42:21 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE509C 81-23541   ---  2014-09-18 12:56:01 RC-12D United States ---    
AE0471 57-1451   SODA91 2014-09-18 01:51:18 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE4EC1 ------   PELCN77 2014-09-18 01:50:24 ------ United States --- ---  35000    
AE4EB2 168428   PELCN25 2014-09-18 01:30:36 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]

NAS Jacksonville P-3 and P-8 Callsigns/Frequencies

Our good friend Mac McCormick III has posted an excellent online reference for those of us who like to monitor the fixed wing ASW assets based at NAS Jacksonville. Check out his blog post at http://kf4lmt.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/nas-jacksonville-p-3-and-p-8-callsigns/. Thanks Mac that is good stuff and keep us informed of changes down your way.

SECNAV Names Virginia-class Submarine, USS Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus hosted a ship-naming ceremony Sept. 18 to announce that SSN 792, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Vermont.

Mabus named the submarine to honor the longstanding partnership its namesake state has had with the Navy.

"From our nation's beginning, the people of Vermont have tirelessly supported our Navy, enabling us to become the unparalleled fighting force we are today," said Mabus. "I am here on the banks of Lake Champlain, to once again honor the sailors and Marines who have come from this great state, and to honor your support of our Navy and Marine Corps and your naval history."

Vermont's Lake Champlain was the site of two critical historic naval battles. Under the command of Commodore Benedict Arnold, the 1776 Battle of Valcour Island had a profound impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War, and during the War of 1812, the U.S. defended Lake Champlain against invasion from Great Britain in the Battle of Plattsburgh.

"The name USS Vermont has a long history in our Navy," said Mabus. "In honor of the victories on Lake Champlain, following the War of 1812, the first USS Vermont was laid down and became one of our nation's largest and most powerful ships. The second USS Vermont was one of our great battleships in the years before World War I, and was one of the ships that led the Great White Fleet around the world."

This is the first ship named for Vermont since 1920 when the second USS Vermont was decommissioned.

Virginia-class submarines provide the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation's undersea supremacy well into the 21st century. They have enhanced stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable them to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements.

Virginia-class submarines have the capability to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other sea-based forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare; mine delivery and minefield mapping. They are also designed for special forces delivery and support.

Each Virginia-class submarine is 7,800-tons and 377 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet, and can operate at more than 25 knots submerged. It is designed with a reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs while increasing underway time. The submarine will be built in partnership with General Dynamics/Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, Connecticut.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 17 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE4EC0 168755   VVLL850 2014-09-17 23:44:21 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]
AE4EC1 ------   PELCN77 2014-09-17 22:49:57 ------ United States ---
AE093A 00-1051   ---  2014-09-17 22:01:49 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE093B 00-1052   ---  2014-09-17 21:28:10 UC-35B United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]    
AE12BB 69-5828   ---  2014-09-17 21:21:23 MC-130P United States USAF | 1SOW | 9SOS [KHRT]    
AE0676 00-0171   RCH470T 2014-09-17 21:09:51 C-17A United States USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED]    
008000 ------   ---  2014-09-17 19:50:36 F-15 United States USAFE | 48FW [EGUL]    
ADFCEA 94-0139   ---  2014-09-17 19:35:57 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE1E6B 166013   ---  2014-09-17 19:26:00 T-6B United States ---    
ADFD76 91-0506   ---  2014-09-17 19:23:50 C-26E United States CO ARNG | OSACOM DET-33 [KBKF]    
ADFD0D 95-0065   ---  2014-09-17 19:19:34 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFEDE 86-0088   PAT074 2014-09-17 18:15:14 C-12F United States FL ARNG | OSACOM DET-8 [KSGJ]    
AE148A 92-3289   PEACH99 2014-09-17 18:13:40 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
00014A ------   ---  2014-09-17 17:47:57 ------ United States ---    
AE04A2 60-0359   INDY82 2014-09-17 17:19:14 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]    
ADFDDC 94-7315   SUMIT15 2014-09-17 16:49:15 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]    
AE0504 60-0345   JEEP32 2014-09-17 16:47:33 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]    
AE07F7 97-0045   POLO17 2014-09-17 16:23:48 C-17A United States NY ANG | 105AW | 137AS [KSWF]    
ADFCEA 94-0139   ---  2014-09-17 16:12:46 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE0504 60-0345   JEEP32 2014-09-17 16:01:22 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]    
AE04DF 58-0088   JEEP31 2014-09-17 16:00:27 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]    
AE04A2 60-0359   INDY82 2014-09-17 15:51:35 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]    
ADFEC0 96-0110   ---  2014-09-17 15:41:14 UC-35a1 United States USARC | DET C/6-52 AVN (TA) [KGRK]    
AE0244 63-8044   REGAL31 2014-09-17 15:16:03 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]    
ADFD7D 91-0513   ---  2014-09-17 15:13:13 C-26D United States SC ARNG |OSACOM DET-24    
ADFDB7 93-1037   SHARK 67 2014-09-17 14:47:56 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    
AE4EBF 168754   VVLL822 2014-09-17 14:19:12 P-8A United States US Navy
AE148A 92-3289   PEACH99 2014-09-17 13:54:57 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE0471 57-1451   SODA81 2014-09-17 13:10:47 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE4AF7 08-5679   ---  2014-09-17 03:03:19 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE4EB3 168429   TALON27 2014-09-17 02:53:24 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]
AE1488 86-0416   PEACH88 2014-09-17 02:37:09 TE-8a United States 330thCTS
AE4E17 11-5725   KING21 2014-09-17 01:37:12 HC-130J United States USAF | 23 Wing | 71RQS [KVAD]
AE1496 97-0201   PEACH88 2014-09-17 01:10:09 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE0676 00-0171   RCH470T 2014-09-17 01:08:59 C-17A United States USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED]
AE1496 97-0201   PEACH88 2014-09-17 00:03:40 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]

Air Force: New Tanker’s First Flight Delayed by Months

Kris Osborn at Military.com is reporting that wiring problems with the Air Force's new KC-46A Pegasus tanker have delayed the highly anticipated first flights of the developmental refueling aircraft by several months.

The first flight of the KC-46A baseline test aircraft has been delayed from this past August to late November. Plans for the first flight of actual KC-46A variant will slide from early 2015 to April 2015.

You can see the rest of his copyrighted story at http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/09/16/air-force-new-tankers-first-flight-delayed-by-months.html?ESRC=dod-bz.nl.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 16 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE4EB3 168429   TALON27 2014-09-16 23:47:28 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]
ADFF73 ------   ---  2014-09-16 22:18:56 T-38C United States 50thFTS
AE2FAF 08-8203   RCH294 2014-09-16 22:02:05 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
ADFDDC 94-7315   SUMIT15 2014-09-16 20:35:37 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
AE4EC1 ------   PELCN15 2014-09-16 20:24:22 ------ United States --- 
AE02F3 86-0410   BREWR43 2014-09-16 20:22:08 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]
A61B7D N493CP   ---  2014-09-16 18:15:01 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL
AE060B 83-0488   SKULL 62 2014-09-16 18:00:19 C-130H United States OH ANG | 179AW | 164AS [KMFD]
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2014-09-16 16:37:56 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
A61B7D N493CP   ---  2014-09-16 16:34:28 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL
AE1468 07-7170   RCH047 2014-09-16 16:10:03 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2014-09-16 16:02:23 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE0379 63-7992   KEYS81 2014-09-16 15:57:38 KC-135R United States MS ANG | 186ARW | 153ARS [KMEI]
AE02CF 91-9143   CODY01 2014-09-16 15:54:36 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]
ADFF00 96-0112   ---  2014-09-16 15:52:47 C-12J United States USARMY | CARA AVN SECTION [KAPG]
AE0488 62-3577   LUCKY21 2014-09-16 15:38:30 KC-135 United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
A61B7D N493CP   ---  2014-09-16 15:29:12 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL
ADFE95 95-0096/95-0088   ---  2014-09-16 14:58:13 C-12R+ United States USARMY
249249 Various   GOTO FMS 2014-09-16 13:45:22 Various Various ---
AE1191    ---  2014-09-16 13:36:17 F-15E/UC-35B United States 
AE4EC1 ------   PELCN15 2014-09-16 13:00:27 ------ United States --- 
AE4EB3 168429   ---  2014-09-16 08:36:33 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]
AE1BF0 07-4637   GLEAN33 2014-09-16 05:25:59 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE4E0F 11-5734   GLEAN31 2014-09-16 05:20:16 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE4E14 11-5748   GLEAN32 2014-09-16 04:59:53 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1291 89-0281   TALON12 2014-09-16 04:39:48 MC-130H United States USAF | 1SOW | 15SOS [KHRT]

New Net Call, New Net Name, Same Old CAP Net

According to the Civil Air Patrol Quarterly publication Vector, the USAF has granted the CAP National Traffic Net (NTN) the collective call sign of "TRIBLADE".

As a result the National Traffic Net will now be known as the "Triblade Net."

Guess I will spend some time putting together a Triblade callsign list.

LN-429 and 434 confirmed as a VP-45 Pelican Birds

168434 Mode-S AE4EB8

No doubt that P-8A 168434 belongs to VP-45 based out of NAS Jacksonville. Snagged this pic off the squadron Facebook page this morning. Nice looking aircraft.

And I can now add P-8A 168429 as a VP-45 bird based on Mode-S intercept yesterday. Caught that aircraft using AE4EB3 with Pelcn 77 programmed into the Mode-S callsign block.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 15 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE0632 84-0179   ---  2014-09-15 23:16:25 C-12U United States WY ARNG | OSACOM DET-53 [KCYS]     
AE4AF8 08-5683   ---  2014-09-15 21:37:28 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]     
ADFCF3 94-0148   ---  2014-09-15 20:32:16 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS     
AE0805 99-0059   RCH960 2014-09-15 20:16:55 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]     
ACB477 N918AV   00000000 2014-09-15 20:08:23 MD-82 United States Orange Air    
AE4BF0 2316   ---  2014-09-15 19:12:17 HC-144A United States ---     
AE1497 99-0006   PEACH31 2014-09-15 18:45:04 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE0650 58-0049   MOTOWN2 2014-09-15 18:19:17 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]     
AE0486 62-3542   REGAL11 2014-09-15 17:28:41 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]     
AE0663 60-0364   INDY82 2014-09-15 17:21:39 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]     
AE1468 07-7170   RCH047 2014-09-15 16:49:15 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]     
AE04AC 99-0103   ---  2014-09-15 16:41:17 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]     
AE4EB3 168429   PELCN77 2014-09-15 16:16:20 P-8A United States USN | VP-45 [KNIP]      
AE4BF0 2316   ---  2014-09-15 16:12:10 HC-144A United States ---     
A85F6E N639CS   0000 2014-09-15 16:01:58 737-4Y0 United States US DOJ
AE0477 58-0038   LUCKY12 2014-09-15 15:47:16 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]     
AE5773 ------   ---  2014-09-15 15:25:57 ------ United States ---     
222222 Various   N601SD 2014-09-15 14:36:00 Various Various Various     
AE4EB3 168429   ---  2014-09-15 03:21:51 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]      

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 14 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE4A15 166140   ---  2014-09-14 23:22:15 T-6B United States ---     
AE0175 84-0120   SPAR137 2014-09-14 22:53:17 C-21A United States ND ANG | 119WG | 117AS [KFAR]     
AE01BF 165093   CNV2061 2014-09-14 22:24:43 C-20G United States USNR | VR-51 [PHNG]
AE01AA 84-0071   SPAR152 2014-09-14 20:58:06 C-21A United States MI ANG | 110FW | 172AS [KBTL]     
222222 Various   ---  2014-09-14 19:32:59 Various Various Various     
ADFD74 91-0504/91-0507   ---  2014-09-14 19:32:07 RC-26B United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]     
ADFFA4 70-1567   ---  2014-09-14 19:03:26 T-38C United States 50thFTS     
ADFF74 65-10452   ---  2014-09-14 18:49:14 T-38C United States 50thFTS     
ADFE95 95-0096/95-0088   ---  2014-09-14 17:58:29 C-12R+ United States USARMY     
ADFCEF 94-0144   ---  2014-09-14 17:54:34 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS     
AE07FA 97-0048   SLAM93 2014-09-14 15:36:05 C-17A United States AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO]     
AE1BF0 07-4637   GLEAN30 2014-09-14 15:14:48 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]     
AE4E14 11-5748   GLEAN30 2014-09-14 15:14:00 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]     
AE4E0F 11-5734   GLEAN30 2014-09-14 15:13:45 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]     
AE4EB3 168429   ---  2014-09-14 14:43:56 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]     
AE093A 00-1051   ---  2014-09-14 14:39:45 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]     
ADFE95 95-0096/95-0088   ---  2014-09-14 13:46:14 C-12R+ United States USARMY     
AE2FAA 08-8198   RCH8198 2014-09-14 10:12:12 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]     
AE20C6 07-7185   RCH7185 2014-09-14 08:45:26 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]     
AE49C8 09-9212   RCH9212 2014-09-14 01:02:49 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]     
AE1233 03-3122   RCH3122 2014-09-14 00:45:23 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]     
AE4EB3 168429   00000000 2014-09-14 00:31:55 P-8A United States USN | VP-16 [KNIP]

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 13 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE12B1 66-0215   ---  2014-09-13 19:25:53 MC-130P United States USAF | 1SOW | 9SOS [KHRT]     
ADFD0E 95-0066   ---  2014-09-13 18:45:19 T-1A United States USAF | 47FTW | 86FTS [KDLF]     
AE1497 99-0006   PEACH2 2014-09-13 17:31:59 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE54CB ------   ---  2014-09-13 17:25:51 ------ United States ---     
AE04ED 63-8035   DIXIE54 2014-09-13 17:20:59 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE0596 59-1460   DIXIE53 2014-09-13 17:20:40 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]     
AE02C9 89-9105   VADER 05 2014-09-13 16:48:54 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]     
AE0433 02-5001   ---  2014-09-13 16:27:14 C-32B United States USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS]
AE1497 99-0006   PEACH2 2014-09-13 16:19:13 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE04ED 63-8035   DIXIE54 2014-09-13 15:41:35 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE02C9 89-9105   VADER 05 2014-09-13 15:37:27 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]     
 E84032 ---   ---  2014-09-13 15:37:03 --- Ecuador ---     
AE04DA 165832   CNV4281 2014-09-13 14:54:56 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP]     
AE4F16 10-0222   RCH523 2014-09-13 13:37:48 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]     
AE4F15 10-0221   RCH542 2014-09-13 12:54:59 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]     
AE1199 03-3116   RULER89 2014-09-13 00:47:54 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]     

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 12 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE4AF8 08-5683   EVAC683 2014-09-12 21:29:48 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]     
AE07DF 94-0065   ---  2014-09-12 21:24:23 C-17A United States TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM]     
AE093A 00-1051   ---  2014-09-12 20:54:00 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]     
AE07FA 97-0048   SLAM93 2014-09-12 20:38:12 C-17A United States AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO]     
AE04BE 58-0106   DIXIE74 2014-09-12 19:56:27 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE0110 94-1570   BOXER39 2014-09-12 19:04:36 C-38A United States DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW]     
AE0692 63-7997   ---  2014-09-12 18:44:12 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]     
AE02CF 91-9143   CODY01 2014-09-12 18:14:22 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]     
ADFF96 68-8198   ---  2014-09-12 18:00:37 T-38C United States 50thFTS     
ADFF70 65-10374   ---  2014-09-12 17:55:44 T-38C United States 50thFTS     
AE148A 92-3289   PEACH99 2014-09-12 17:53:59 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE040A 165738   ---  2014-09-12 17:23:04 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT]     
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2014-09-12 16:53:00 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
AE087E 01-0028   ---  2014-09-12 16:52:20 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]     
AE0394 64-14832   SODA82 2014-09-12 16:50:20 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
AE148A 92-3289   PEACH99 2014-09-12 16:36:29 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE1174 02-1102   TRIBE22 2014-09-12 16:18:33 C-17A United States AETC | 97AMW | 58AS [KLTS]
AE1171 02-1099   TRIBE21 2014-09-12 16:13:38 C-17A United States USAF | 97AMW [KLTS]      
AE4A15 166140   ---  2014-09-12 16:07:31 T-6B United States ---     
AE0394 64-14832   SODA82 2014-09-12 16:06:45 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
ADFE4D 94-0321   PAT307 2014-09-12 16:06:10 C-12R United States USARC | 6-52 AVN (TA)      
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2014-09-12 16:04:57 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
ADFD06 95-0058   ---  2014-09-12 15:37:45 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS     
A1336E N177CP   ---  2014-09-12 14:57:31 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL    
A4340B N370CP   ---  2014-09-12 14:44:29 CESSNA 182T US CIVIL AIR PATROL    
AE1493 96-0043   PEACH65 2014-09-12 14:23:29 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE04BE 58-0106   DIXIE74 2014-09-12 14:19:51 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
0D0665 ------   ---  2014-09-12 03:37:42 ------ Mexico ---     
AAF7B8 10-0260   ---  2014-09-12 01:58:34 C-12V United States ---     
AE4E17 11-5725   KING21 2014-09-12 00:44:30 HC-130J United States USAF | 23 Wing | 71RQS [KVAD]     
AE015F 58-0119   SODA91 2014-09-12 00:40:19 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
AE1497 99-0006   KOMODO6 2014-09-12 00:33:41 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]     
AE13D1 04-1778   R1778 2014-09-12 00:22:06 C-37B United States USARMY | OSACOM PATD [KADW]      

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 11 September 2014 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

ADFDB6 93-1036   ROLER75 2014-09-11 23:19:39 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]     
AE015F 58-0119   SODA91 2014-09-11 22:33:47 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
ADFD76 91-0506   ---  2014-09-11 22:04:31 C-26E United States CO ARNG | OSACOM DET-33 [KBKF]     
AE03F8 84-0154   ---  2014-09-11 21:19:35 C-12U United States LA ARNG | OSACOM Det38 [KHDC]     
00014A ------   ---  2014-09-11 20:49:35 ------ United States ---     
AE087E 01-0028   ---  2014-09-11 20:16:31 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]     
AE06E4 163836 ???   ---  2014-09-11 19:06:37 UC-12F United States USNAVY     
AE0232 87-0120   HOIST90 2014-09-11 17:24:32 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]     
AE047F 59-1509   SODA81 2014-09-11 16:51:41 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
AE04EE 63-8041   MASH82 2014-09-11 16:45:09 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]
AE04EE 63-8041   MASH82 2014-09-11 16:02:28 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]
ADFE86 92-0551   ---  2014-09-11 15:02:17 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]     
AE047F 59-1509   SODA81 2014-09-11 14:39:05 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]     
AE123E 04-4133   RCH485T 2014-09-11 14:28:39 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]     
ADFF00 96-0112   ---  2014-09-11 14:27:47 C-12J United States USARMY | CARA AVN SECTION [KAPG]     
AE2F9B 168069   OTIS71 2014-09-11 03:30:23 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT]     
AE080E 99-0168   RCH509 2014-09-11 01:48:53 C-17A United States USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED]     
AE06D9 163561   ---  2014-09-11 00:19:16 UC-12F United States USMC | VMR DET MIRAMAR [KNKX]