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Old July 26th 07, 07:02 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.aviation.military
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Default Fwd: [HFmonitors] 13927 kHz: Dixie 44 re Firebird 01

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13927 kHz USB 1551z: USAF MARS Operator "AFA1WP" (Boston MA) wkg
"Dixie 44" (KC-135R, AL-ANG, Birmingham IAP) for phone patch to DSN
884-5472 (Tinker AFB "Cornerstone") re status of "Firebird 01." Is
told Firebird 01 has been forced to cancel due to a natural disaster
downrange; confirms no other receivers coming from Tinker. (26/July/
2007) (ALS).


Thanks, I am copying occasional traffic on that freq. What is
the stated use of that freq? Is it solely MARS?

Regards,

Michael