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Title: KPHX feed
Post by: kaktak1 on November 28, 2007, 06:23:23 PM
the feed is now picking up PHX ground?
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: PHL Approach on November 28, 2007, 07:13:17 PM
Yes, Ground and Quartz are now coming in very clear!
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on November 28, 2007, 07:59:41 PM
That is correct. The scanner is scanning 119.75 (gn - not as clear), 132.55 (gs), and 124.10 (quartz/south arrival). I experimented a few days ago, and to my surprise, the transmitters were suddenly much more powerful than before. Lets hope it stays this way  :-) Maybe LH or someone can shed some light on this?
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: jsapyta on November 28, 2007, 10:34:37 PM
Scott,

How far away are you from Skyharbor?

Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on November 28, 2007, 11:43:37 PM
I'm 6.4 nm from PXR...so probably about 8 and a half or so from the transmitters.
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: LAPTOP GAMER on November 29, 2007, 02:53:03 AM
KEWEL keep the streams coming!
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: nsu7 on November 29, 2007, 05:51:26 AM
Very cool, it seems like I was picking up local transmissions the other night too!  I am a Phoenix native who works as a DoD controller out in Camp Pen, CA.  Just found out the FAA is considering me for a position in the Phoenix TRACON.  Can't say how much an early start to listening and picking up some things is appreciated.  LH, I read you are a veteran P50 controller, I count it a special privelage to be graced with your experience, and if you come accross this, if  I may do you have any thoughts about P50, how is the training, schedule, and labor-management relationship?

TIA

NU
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: jsapyta on November 29, 2007, 12:40:15 PM
I'm 6.4 nm from PXR...so probably about 8 and a half or so from the transmitters.

And it help having a taller tower doesn't it?

Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: kaktak1 on November 29, 2007, 05:28:17 PM
I am 2 miles from FFZ.  I can hear PHX APP clearly from my window.  (aircraft only).  But the scanner is from like the 70's or 80's so I can't hook it up to the site.  But I was just wondering because I didn't remember it.

Awsome job on the feed though.
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on November 29, 2007, 07:42:50 PM
I'm 6.4 nm from PXR...so probably about 8 and a half or so from the transmitters.

And it help having a taller tower doesn't it?

Not really. The transmitters are the things that matter. But now it seems that *magically* the transmitters are more powerful.
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: LHP50 on December 02, 2007, 12:10:23 AM
The 124.1 transmitter/receiver has been a nightmare for us for a long time.  We have been using a new transmitter, I believe in a different location, for about a month now.  It is in a testing phase and still has some blind spots and garbling issues.  From our perspective it is the receiver's blind spots from aircraft 40 miles west that are the problem.  I can't guarantee that the current situation will be the final solution and I know there are times when we do switch back to the old transmitter.  (If there is a bad day for listening, that is why)
Now, if you could only pick up 126.6 and 120.4 clearly, that would be fun.
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on December 02, 2007, 03:36:43 AM
Now, if you could only pick up 126.6 and 120.4 clearly, that would be fun.
Hey LH, that would be sweet! However even with my antenna, I can't pick up the controller on verde and freeway at all. :cry:
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on December 04, 2007, 07:52:02 PM
The feed is now back online. However, I am less than satisfied with the reception quality. :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: kaktak1 on December 05, 2007, 09:15:26 PM
yeah, I can bearly hear the contoller/pilots.   Not complaining or anything, I mean I am greatful to have a feed close to where I live.

What kind of scanner are you using?
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on December 05, 2007, 11:53:36 PM
Radioshack Pro-94.
Title: Re: KPHX feed
Post by: cactushp on December 06, 2007, 12:03:05 AM
Yea I don't know what the deal is. Last week, excellent quality. Approach came in crystal clear. But today, its really bad. Its not my new reformated computer, because when I unplug the line in, the sound is still the same. :cry: