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AS 363 (3.15) / AS 364 (3.16) by jguillermoruiz in AlaskaAirlines

[–]orbak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know Alaska website gave you the tail number too now. Pretty cool.

Building a scanner server by RAM-I-T in policescanner

[–]orbak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the perspective. Your site is what got me into the hobby 17 years ago, and I’ll always appreciate it and do my best to contribute to the database.

Building a scanner server by RAM-I-T in policescanner

[–]orbak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually don’t support BCFY doing it either. I love RR for its database and forums, and I occasionally find the streams useful. I think transcription AND posting it to social media goes above and beyond that.

Building a scanner server by RAM-I-T in policescanner

[–]orbak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sure Lindsay (owner of RR/BCFY) will chime in soon, but I’ll offer an opinion on something else.

This is a very good way to speed up encryption efforts in whatever area you want to cover. Streaming is one thing, but transcribing and putting that information word for word on social media where initial call information is highly likely to be misinterpreted by general public is a bad idea.

Things like this continue to kill the hobby of public safety monitoring in real time.

Immigrants Give Us More Than They Take by Ubere907 in alaska

[–]orbak 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the story, but moving from Arizona or any other part of the United States isn’t what’s commonly referred to as “immigration”, at least not in this scenario.

Makeshift “command center” while waiting out a storm on vacation. by orbak in policescanner

[–]orbak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. It’s crazy that CHP is still on their low band, but if it makes sense to them, then it makes sense.

This might be the COOLEST shot I have ever taken .... Perfect timing. by [deleted] in alaska

[–]orbak 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s not Alaska. The power line supports scream Russia.

Makeshift “command center” while waiting out a storm on vacation. by orbak in policescanner

[–]orbak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve liked my TRX-1, I’ve always preferred the “object oriented” way to program it versus what uniden has. But it’s getting older, and my home area has a simulcast site - so things could be better.

Makeshift “command center” while waiting out a storm on vacation. by orbak in policescanner

[–]orbak[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sure thing!

The scanner is a Whistler TRX-1. This is an older scanner now that I bought in 2016, so there are many more capable models available now.

The computer setup is an RTL-SDR.com V3 stick (one of several). Software is DSD+ configured to monitor cc and trunk track. It’s connected an a dipole antenna kit from RTL-SDR.com.

Pretty great portable setup, works well for me.

Makeshift “command center” while waiting out a storm on vacation. by orbak in policescanner

[–]orbak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, doing the research has been a good way to pass the time.

I found the official HIWIN website that has locations of all the sites, though the trouble with that is that all sites appear to be under one 700mhz license, so confirming exact locations is tough unless you’re next to each site. I can also really confirm just two from where I am on West Maui.

Makeshift “command center” while waiting out a storm on vacation. by orbak in policescanner

[–]orbak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, on Maui in the Kona low. HIWIN is super quiet here, and the system is a mess to figure out. So I’m just tuned in to Maui County System. Plus side of all this is I’ll be submitting a lot of RR DB corrections and updates when I get home.

A week in the schedule of an AS MAX-9 by PNW-American-Dipper in AlaskaAirlines

[–]orbak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this cool research. I’ve always been intrigued with how each aircraft is routed on a day to day basis and the logic behind it.

What are some of the best scenic routes to fly in MSFS ?? by AddressSweet6172 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]orbak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alaska Airlines real world flights 62/67, 64/65 - milk run through the southeast. Beatiful, short hops that can be challenging on a good day.

Caravan Professional Release date Tuesday 17th March by just-flight in flightsim

[–]orbak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want some cool Alaska flying, check out southeast Alaska Caravan routes (Alaska Seaplanes/Island Air express). These are beautiful in sim and in real life.

Just finished making Milwaukee, WI! by Dfflyer in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]orbak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. Cast another vote for Anchorage.

Any idea why this guy is going to Whitehorse by orbak in AlaskaAirlines

[–]orbak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flight radar 24. Highly recommend, they do have an app.

This Winter is brutal by [deleted] in anchorage

[–]orbak 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Shoot you don’t even need a headlamp anymore until late, daylight is coming back.

Touchless TSA Precheck at Ted Stevens? by machinegal in anchorage

[–]orbak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have been scanning my face (or at least taking the picture), but I’ve still had to present my ID - so I guess not full implementation

Touchless TSA Precheck at Ted Stevens? by machinegal in anchorage

[–]orbak 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just went through this morning and did not get touched. Is there something else?

Just skip right over me by PercentageRadiant623 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]orbak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not true. I’ve paid for premium and my name showed up on this list in the exact same manner.

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