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Title: KSMO down
Post by: JTek on March 11, 2011, 06:38:17 PM

KSMO has been down for a few weeks now. Any word on when it will be back?

I might be in a position to provide an alternate feed for this airport. I have a spare computer but not a spare scanner. I'd be willing to invest in getting it up and running if the current feed provider isn't working anymore.

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: dave on March 11, 2011, 06:39:11 PM

Have not been able to reach the provider after a couple attempts.  Let's chat via email or PM (email preferred).

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: uplink on March 17, 2011, 06:57:36 AM

Quote from: JTek on March 11, 2011, 06:38:17 PM

KSMO has been down for a few weeks now. Any word on when it will be back?

I might be in a position to provide an alternate feed for this airport. I have a spare computer but not a spare scanner. I'd be willing to invest in getting it up and running if the current feed provider isn't working anymore.

I spoke to the provider who is a co-worker of mine.   Unfortunately he has moved, and is not near KSMO anymore.  I recommend getting a used PRO-136 base on Ebay, they are way-cheap, and it's airband receive is outstanding.

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: pav707 on March 17, 2011, 10:56:33 PM

The PRO-136 is discontinued, but if you can find a RS store that still has any stock, you can get them for $20 brand new!  Picked one up the other day...

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: tyketto on March 18, 2011, 11:26:54 AM

Quote from: pav707 on March 17, 2011, 10:56:33 PM

The PRO-136 is discontinued, but if you can find a RS store that still has any stock, you can get them for $20 brand new!  Picked one up the other day...

 :-o  :-o

$20 NEW?

Looks like I may need to make a trip to Radio Shack!

BL.

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: pav707 on March 18, 2011, 12:58:14 PM

Yep, but they're getting hard to find.  Call ahead first and see if they have any.

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: dave on March 18, 2011, 12:59:07 PM

A new KSMO feed is going live today.

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: uplink on March 18, 2011, 06:36:36 PM

The new SMO feed sounds great! good job guys  :-D

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: Squawk 7700 on March 18, 2011, 08:12:22 PM

Great reception on the feed. Sounds great!  :-)

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: dave on March 22, 2011, 07:00:31 AM

Indeed - next best thing to being there!  :-)

Title: Re: KSMO down
Post by: JTek on March 22, 2011, 02:58:17 PM

I'm glad everyone is enjoying it! I'm happy to volunteer, mostly for selfish reasons, though (I really want to be able to listen to my home field).