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by SnowbirdsFanatic
Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 577906

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

SnowbirdsFanatic wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:56 pm If anyone is into discussing radio comms with me I would be delighted to hear from you - I am compiling my 2018 listings now - please PM me.

Gary 8-)
There is now a new thread for Radio Comms posted in the General Discussion area of the forums :D
by SnowbirdsFanatic
Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: General Airshow Discussion
Topic: Radio Scanners For Airshows
Replies: 14
Views: 29155

Re: Radio Scanners For Airshows

I should have also mentioned that if you are looking for a great portable scanner, the now defunct Radio Shack Pro 668 or the Whistler 1080 scanners are great radios for the price and cover the mil-air band with style including "close call" search capabilities! They are pc programmable and...
by SnowbirdsFanatic
Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: General Airshow Discussion
Topic: Airshow Radio Monitoring
Replies: 29
Views: 47658

Airshow Radio Monitoring

I am starting this NEW thread for those of you interested in the monitoring of air comms at the airshows you attend.

My home team is the CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS

My home airshow is the ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW in British Columbia, Canada.
by SnowbirdsFanatic
Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: General Airshow Discussion
Topic: Radio Scanners For Airshows
Replies: 14
Views: 29155

Re: Radio Scanners For Airshows

I have Pro-95 and Pro-97 radio scanners from Radioshack for use when spotting and at airshows, but the 95 does not do mil-air and the 97 is wearing out. What are some good newer models that I should look at? Military frequencies are a must! I have recently purchase 4 of the BCT15X DIN-sized scanner...
by SnowbirdsFanatic
Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Site Discussion
Topic: Airshow radio frequencies
Replies: 1
Views: 13984

Airshow radio frequencies

I don't see a thread on the Airshow site dedicated to radio communications for the aircraft / towers / ground support crews / etc. Is this something that is forbidden / frowned upon or something that nobody has thought to start a thread on yet? Would rather ask before creating a thread. Please advis...
by SnowbirdsFanatic
Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 577906

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

I noticed a couple of comments with regards to the lack of an airshow on Vancouver Island. If anyone is interested, the Snowbirds along with the CF 18 Hornet crews have their annual 2 week practice sessions in Comox at the end of April. Several flying sessions a day perfecting and honing their skill...
by SnowbirdsFanatic
Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 577906

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

Just joined the forum! In 1994 I was volunteering for show site security and remember the Blue Angels flying. I don't think I have missed a show since the late 70s! I enjoy monitoring the aircraft comms and have just purchased / upgraded my equipment for this years airshow season. What a thrill it w...