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Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
13th Jul 2015, 20:34
Replies: 3
Views: 3,053
Posted By Comms Boy

Not played with Simoco but have procured Motorola...

Not played with Simoco but have procured Motorola DMR mototrbo kit.
Have got DP3600 DM3600 and 3000??? Repeaters.
Usual Motorola quality, in digital mode there is a distinct delay but this is only...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2014, 16:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By Comms Boy

2nd what Skeeve says + Most if not all video...

2nd what Skeeve says +
Most if not all video links will be in the microwave band, i.e greater than a Ghz.
The range will be dependant on the frequency and power used. You are unlikely to get more...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Sep 2014, 16:29
Replies: 10
Views: 5,702
Posted By Comms Boy

On a recent flight back from The EU, the...

On a recent flight back from The EU, the behaviour of some english passengers was embarrassing.
Football top, (usually a London club) check
Dodgy tattoos, check
Pissed, check
Loud foul language,...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Aug 2014, 14:36
Replies: 27
Views: 6,508
Posted By Comms Boy

Get a BT nuisance call blocker cordless phone...

Get a BT nuisance call blocker cordless phone system.
BT7610 is excellent and blocks most unwanted calls.
You can block international, Payphone, withheld or number specific.
Since getting one my...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th May 2014, 18:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
Posted By Comms Boy

I suspect most of the telephone / data traffic in...

I suspect most of the telephone / data traffic in the UK is via fibre optic rather than microwave nowadays.

Theres plenty of spare capacity in fibre networks now.

Although i hear microwave...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th May 2014, 14:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
Posted By Comms Boy

Ok, so WiMax is a wifi type service using high...

Ok, so WiMax is a wifi type service using high gain directional antennas to connect to a central access node.

That range is impressive, would be interested to hear if you suffer any sort of...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th May 2014, 10:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
Posted By Comms Boy

Traditional telco operators that dont migrate to...

Traditional telco operators that dont migrate to an IP service will just see their market share fade away and die.

With the introduction of messaging services like Skype, WhatsApp Facetime etc etc...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2013, 10:27
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,856,578
Posted By Comms Boy

Ahh, that takes me back! In the UK there was a...

Ahh, that takes me back!
In the UK there was a VHF mobile phone system called 'System 4'
Worked near the VHF marine band.
One of the phones i had (Storno 5000) has a 50W amplifier in it and drew...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Feb 2013, 07:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
Posted By Comms Boy

Did mine about 4 years ago, 5mph off a mountain...

Did mine about 4 years ago,
5mph off a mountain bike:(

unfortunately theres no quick fix, was supported by a sling for 4 weeks, after that took it steady for a couple of months.
I have regained...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2012, 09:46
Replies: 7
Views: 4,048
Posted By Comms Boy

What the aerial surveys looking for

In a prevoius life i was involved with investigating reports from the Aerial survey section of BG.
Basicaly any heavy plant parked anywhere near the NTS is potentialy a hazard.
These pipes are...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Aug 2011, 13:32
Replies: 18
Views: 3,013
Posted By Comms Boy

Thanks for the info shedhead, you learn...

Thanks for the info shedhead,
you learn something new every day:)

Sorry about the thread creep but, having one HF antenna system with its associated ATU would limit each HF radio connected to it...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Aug 2011, 08:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,013
Posted By Comms Boy

Hi aveng, interesting point you make re HF...

Hi aveng,

interesting point you make re HF antennas, i was unaware both box's utilised a common antenna system. Kind of makes sense but would be a single point of failure in its design.

I...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2011, 17:44
Replies: 80
Views: 13,755
Posted By Comms Boy

Steakandchips, I do admire someone who has...

Steakandchips,
I do admire someone who has the guts to start a project like this.
As with any club, keep it simple. Concentrate on the basics of what people want. Don’t try and do everything....
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Jul 2011, 09:50
Replies: 1
Views: 2,036
Posted By Comms Boy

Hello, If the radio equipment has been bench...

Hello,
If the radio equipment has been bench tested and found to be ok, and the antennas have checked out, i would start to look at what systems are common to both and the circumstances in which a...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2011, 11:40
Replies: 2,329
Views: 435,369
Posted By Comms Boy

So what does the "discrete" mark mean on the...

So what does the "discrete" mark mean on the pre-paid envelope from Prospect?
Florescent yellow on the corner of the envelope……….
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2011, 12:55
Replies: 12
Views: 4,327
Posted By Comms Boy

but a/c can only hear TWR Sounds right to...

but a/c can only hear TWR

Sounds right to me. The TWR is the only RT the Pilot needs to concentrate on.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2011, 11:26
Replies: 20
Views: 5,644
Posted By Comms Boy

I second everything eglnyt and Goldfrog have...

I second everything eglnyt and Goldfrog have said.


With interviews, preparation is the key. If you prepare well there’s less chance of you ending up looking like a p%$ck.
In my interview...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Feb 2011, 17:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,839
Posted By Comms Boy

dual control, As i have previously stated, i am...

dual control,
As i have previously stated, i am not familiar with this set so can only surmise.
Lots of radio equipment performs a BIT test when powered up which tests all the circuits within the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2011, 12:15
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,856,578
Posted By Comms Boy

GNEEP and the BG aerial survey dept

Does anybody remember Tony New who from memory was the British Gas observer? He had the best job in BG, spent 3 days each week flying along all the transmission mains around the country. Tried in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Feb 2011, 11:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,839
Posted By Comms Boy

Honeywell Primus HF 1050 HF

Hello, I'm not familiar with this set but a quick look on the Honeywell web site shows the CPLR as an "antenna coupler" the PA being a power amplifier of the transmitter. I would guess that the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2011, 21:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,134
Posted By Comms Boy

Airborne surveillance equip

When you say airborne surveillance equipment, are you referring to video or radio reception?
If radio, I can recommend wide band equipment made by rohde-schwarz.
For direction finding equipment in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
17th Dec 2010, 16:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By Comms Boy

UHF radio

Do you specifically want a UHF "Air band" transceiver?
If so i think you may be out of luck, very few civ customers hence limited supply. You could try eBay but i’ve only ever seen vintage mill UHF...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2010, 20:24
Replies: 14
Views: 6,275
Posted By Comms Boy

RIP Perv

Post also running in Where are they now.

A great loss to the aviation community in Dorset, he will be very sadly missed
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Jun 2010, 17:20
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By Comms Boy

Airband antenna for airfield

The Diamond antenna looks like a dual band (VHF/UHF) antenna and as i suspect you won’t be using UHF for TX is a bit over the top.
The Watson VHF air band antenna looks good, especially for the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
12th Apr 2010, 20:01
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By Comms Boy

Handheld for airfield use

Hello,
The output power of a typical hand held airband transceiver is about 4 to 5 watts which is good for around 5 to 10 miles depending on terrain. The limiting factor with this type of radio is...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2010, 17:59
Replies: 54
Views: 7,783
Posted By Comms Boy

"Be nice if Barron et al appreciate the efforts...

"Be nice if Barron et al appreciate the efforts of all who make it, and those who try and fail"

My manager did thank me:ok:
And it is "noticed" the ones who do make the effort to get in
...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2009, 20:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By Comms Boy

HD, I only know what UK En route ATC ground...

HD, I only know what UK En route ATC ground stations run at and i know for a fact that it’s more than 5W ERP. I'm not prepared to disclose what the actual level is at the aerial common point on an...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2009, 17:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By Comms Boy

HD, En route ground ATC stations in the UK...

HD, En route ground ATC stations in the UK transmit considerably more than 5W ERP, I presume the 5W is from the Aircraft but have no knowledge of radios in aircraft.
For increased coverage of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Sep 2009, 16:21
Replies: 10
Views: 6,012
Posted By Comms Boy

ATC voice recording

We currently use NICELOG recorders for ATC voice capture. Not sure of the model number but should be able to google them and get some info for your application.
Regards
Pete
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2009, 07:56
Replies: 85
Views: 63,169
Posted By Comms Boy

Heli flight over Grand Canyon

Check your pm:)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2009, 10:06
Replies: 0
Views: 674
Posted By Comms Boy

Thankyou Stars and Stripes in Las Vegas

Well, had my first ever flight in a helicopter last week. N707LV over the Hoover Dam and into the Grand Canyon.:):):)
Am used to flying fixed wing but nothing comes close to a heli. It was...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2009, 09:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,414
Posted By Comms Boy

It is very common for a controller to "cross...

It is very common for a controller to "cross couple" frequencies when quiet, but they can only listen to one aircraft call at a time when in "cross couple" mode.
If two aircraft transmit at the...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2009, 21:06
Replies: 24
Views: 4,170
Posted By Comms Boy

The problem with picking a headset for ATC use is...

The problem with picking a headset for ATC use is that A) it must be able to interface to your existing voice comms kit and B) whatever you end up picking, it's a personal piece of kit which will...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2008, 13:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By Comms Boy

VCS system at AC Swanwick Frequentis 3020-S...

VCS system at AC Swanwick
Frequentis 3020-S used for AC
Frequentis 3020-X used for international gateway,
From an engineering point of view it's very nice, very reliable, been working for years....
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Nov 2008, 17:45
Replies: 16
Views: 5,567
Posted By Comms Boy

Bmth - Swanwick encompasses a big area, Lots of...

Bmth - Swanwick encompasses a big area,
Lots of nice areas, and a selection of places which are frankly not so nice.
If you intend to commute to Swanwick, but still want to be close to Bmth then i...
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